Houi Kesa Trivia– category –

Since ancient times, among Buddhist disciples who have been practicing at the Buddhist monastery, it has been said that "those who practice the highest level of training, like Makkasyapa, are satisfied with only these three kinds of robe...

Since ancient times, it has been said that there are three types of kesa, and each of them is collectively called "Sanne".The three garments are categorized as 'Andae', 'Sogyari' and 'Utaraso', respectively, and they are called 'Gojogi' ...

After Buddhism was introduced to Japan, there is also a history that the monk's rank and power were indicated by the robe and kesa. In particular, it is said that it was around the Edo period that the expression of class became prominent...

As the Buddhist kesa, which originated in India, gradually spread to mainland China, the purpose and meaning of wearing it changed little by little due to problems such as the climate.It is said that there are various reasons for the cha...

The first kesa was only a costume called Sanne.The word "kesa'', which is used today, refers to the outermost garment worn by monks as one of the robes.On the other hand, the robes of Shakyamuni Buddha's time were called 'sanne', 'andae'...

The kesa, which is often seen as a proof of a monk's daily wear, is said to have originated from the only clothing worn by the monks who entered the Buddhist monastery in India when Buddhism was born.At that time, it was inferred that th...

Since ancient times, it has been said that there are three types of kesa, and each of them is collectively called "Sanne".The three garments are categorized as 'Andae', 'Sogyari' and 'Utaraso', respectively, and they are called 'Gojogi' ...

The kesa, which is often seen as a proof of a monk's daily wear, is said to have originated from the only clothing worn by the monks who entered the Buddhist monastery in India when Buddhism was born.At that time, it was inferred that th...

Since ancient times, among Buddhist disciples who have been practicing at the Buddhist monastery, it has been said that "those who practice the highest level of training, like Makkasyapa, are satisfied with only these three kinds of robe...

The first kesa was only a costume called Sanne.The word "kesa'', which is used today, refers to the outermost garment worn by monks as one of the robes.On the other hand, the robes of Shakyamuni Buddha's time were called 'sanne', 'andae'...

As the Buddhist kesa, which originated in India, gradually spread to mainland China, the purpose and meaning of wearing it changed little by little due to problems such as the climate.It is said that there are various reasons for the cha...

After Buddhism was introduced to Japan, there is also a history that the monk's rank and power were indicated by the robe and kesa. In particular, it is said that it was around the Edo period that the expression of class became prominent...