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What are the three circular marks on a monastics head?

April 26, 2017circular Head marks monastics

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What are the three circular marks on a monastics head?

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During a Foguangshan monastic ordination, three pieces of burning incense are placed on a monastics head, thus producing permanent circular scars. These three marks represent: 1. The Triple Gem: the Buddha, the Dharma and the Sangha; 2. The three vows of ridding oneself of bad habits and thoughts, cultivating good, and having wisdom to help releasing others from suffering; 3.