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I think it depends what order of monk you are. Cappuchin monks always wear brown. It's the same Italian root word as we have for Cappuchin (I may be spelling that wrong) monkeys (also brown) and cappuccino (the coffee). I think Franciscans also wear brown, Dominicans wear grey and evil tv monks wear black. I'm thinking white might be more ceremonial because it sounds kind of very impractical for day to day. Especially if you're clumsy with the chopsticks. White robe with dumpling stains doesn't sound that awesome. :D