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According to Indian tradition, Buddhist monks wear a yellow or reddish monk's robe, shave their hair and live as itinerant ascetics. They spend their days meditating and teaching disciples, and live on the meatless food they beg for daily during their morning alms walk, which they must eat before noon. While these rules remain universal in some Buddhist countries, in Japan they are followed by only a small portion of the Buddhist clergy. Nevertheless, many characteristics by which Buddhist monks are recognized are ultimately determined by the original ideal of poverty.
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