All Being Are Equal

Cambodian Monks (Color), originally uploaded by WayneMethod.

Gotama Buddha teaching is "All Beings Are Equal".

However, you see the robe of the Monk's they are differentiated by the color, to show that their status.

That is why Buddha foresees that 2,500 - 3,000 years after his enlightenment there would be no more division between lay people & monk's or Nan's!!