Buddhist monks are easily recognizable with their saffron robes and shaved heads and each of these attributes has deep meaning. They symbolize the monk's commitment to the Buddha'sreachings. Most monks only enter the community or Sangha for a short period, usually a few months but some choose to live their lives as monks. In countries such as Cambodia, especially in rural areas, people regard a man as incomplete if he has not been ordained for a period. One of the reasons young men enter the Sangha is to make merit for their parents and to learn the dharma or teachings of the Buddha.
Text courtesy: Touch Stone Magazine
Picture courtesy: Leng Oudom
