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Aspects of Mahayana Buddhism and its Relation to Hinayana c9.s8.t3.3

Aspects of Mahāyāna Buddhism and its Relation to Hīnayāna c9.s8.t3.3

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c9.s8.t3.3

The coloured garments, shaven head and the alms bowl are calculated to destroy his pride³. In order to be free from pride, he remembers that he is like a young caṇḍāla, living on alms, receiving what is cast away by others, and that he is to respect his teacher, please his fellow monks by proper conduct, and so forth ⁴.