Why do monastics of the Temple wear yellow robes?
Reverends in this temple wear identical robes common to that of Tang Dynasty (A.D.618-906). Long sleeves covering the hands are part of the traditional design. Fully ordained monastics usually wear yellow ochre-coloured robes. This earth tone hue derives from the Buddhas directive that monastics wear clothing assembled from clean but discarded rags, coloured with bark dye to a brownish colour. It also represents the mud of ignorance from which all beings necessarily emerge. For special occasions or service, an additional ceremonial robe is draped over the left shoulder.
