Why Do Monks Wear Robes? | Venerable Steve Carlier

In this video, longtime Western monk Venerable Steve Carlier shares the deeper meaning behind wearing robes — from the inner transformation of monastic life to the surprising reactions of strangers on the street. It’s not about being holy or enlightened, but about simplifying life. 00:00 The Real Benefit of Becoming a Monk 00:59 The Power of Keeping Vows 01:47 About the Robes 03:02 Challenges of Wearing Robes in Public 04:14 Fitting In with Local Cultures 05:57 Unexpected Reactions from Strangers ___________________ Explore Buddhism at: https://www.studybuddhism.com The Study Buddhism channel features interviews with the world's leading Buddhist masters, practitioners and scholars. We discuss classical Buddhist topics such as karma, rebirth and enlightenment, and also look at Buddhism in the modern world, as well as its compatibility with science and psychology. Like Study Buddhism on Facebook:   / studybuddhism   Listen to guided meditations at:   / studybuddhism   Subscribe to our YouTube channel:    / studybuddhism