ROBES AND CLOTHING: An entry from Macmillan Reference USA's <i>Encyclopedia of Buddhism</i>
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The “Encyclopedia of Buddhism” provides a comprehensive overview of one of Asia's most important religious and social forces, describing the Buddhist worldview, basic teachings and practices, history, and the different schools and sects. This intriguing set illuminates a religion that is a mystery to most Westerners by exploring Buddhist scriptures, art, architecture, saints, demons, monastic orders, festivals, rites and ceremonies, as well as the different forms Buddhism has taken in different parts of the world, and how it has blended with other religions like Shinto, Confucianism, Daoism and Christianity.
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The chief monastic personnel are as follows: Abbot : head of the monastery. Prior : The Abbot’s second-in-command. Virtually runs the monastery, the Abbot often being away on business. The Prior is in charge of discipline and important day-to-day decisions. Sub-prior : The Prior’s assistant. Sacristan : In charge of the 

