輪袈裟
Wagesa
Pilgrim stole worn around the neck, a simplified monk's surplice
Gearnew, to be validated
The wagesa (輪袈裟) is a colored fabric stole worn around the neck by pilgrims. It represents a simplified form of the Buddhist monk's surplice (kesa), signifying that one is engaged in a sacred religious undertaking. It is customarily removed before eating or entering restrooms.
- In English
- Stole worn around the neck
- Other spellings
- wa-gesa
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