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Which of these possessions do the monks have?
A
water bottle
B
razor
C
sewing set
D
glue stick
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Monks and nuns generally own a minimum of possessions due to their samaya as renunciants, including three robes, an alms bowl, a cloth belt, a needle and thread, a razor for shaving the head, and a water filter.

Detailed explanation-2: -In Buddhism, tonsure is a part of the rite of pabbajja and also a part of becoming a Bhikkhu (monk) or Bhikkhuni (nun). This involves shaving the head and face. This tonsure is renewed as often as required to keep the head cleanly shaven.

Detailed explanation-3: -All the above evidence from the Pali Canon shows that there are a large number of possessions that the monks are allowed to have although they are subject to certain rules and regulations regarding time and amount. The Vinaya code is enforced to ensure that the monks can own something and yet nothing at the same time.

Detailed explanation-4: -8 Bracers Of Flying Daggers. 7 Blood Spear. 6 Bracers Of Defense. 5 Cloak Of Displacement. 4 Ring Of Free Action. 3 Dragonhide Belt. 2 Staff Of Striking. 1 Winged Boots. 06-Jan-2023

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