<p>Why do Mahayana and Theravada monks wear different robes (colours)? I understand the colour of Theravada robes represent the colour used in the time of the Buddha. What is the meaning of the yellow/red in mahayana Buddhism?</p>

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2014-08-13T21:01:08.893Z
Did you see this question? http://buddhism.stackexchange.com/questions/1642/what-is-the-meaning-behind-different-robe-colors
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great, is is a duplication indeed. I have tried to close it, but it didnt work
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Different Robes (colours)
# Different Robes (colours)

(Asked by: username_0 on 2014-08-13)

Why do Mahayana and Theravada monks wear different robes (colours)? I understand the colour of Theravada robes represent the colour used in the time of the Buddha. What is the meaning of the yellow/red in mahayana Buddhism?

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> **username_1**: Did you see this question? http://buddhism.stackexchange.com/questions/1642/what-is-the-meaning-behind-different-robe-colors  
> **username_0**: great, is is a duplication indeed. I have tried to close it, but it didnt work  

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