Why do monks wear robes of different colors? The bright yellow or orange-colored robes are usually worn by monks living in monasteries situated in villages, towns and cities. The darker colored robes are usually worn by monks from forest monasteries. Most monks nowadays wear robes made of synthetic material. These robes are produced commercially in a variety of colors, bought by lay Buddhists, and then offered to monks. In most monasteries a set color is prescribed, but in some monasteries monks are free to wear whatever colored robe is offered to them, provided it lies within acceptable boundaries. In many […]