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Buddhist monks traditionally shave their heads as a symbol of renunciation. Ego removed strand by strand.

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Shaving the head symbolizes leaving behind vanity, status, and worldly identity. In many monastic traditions, it’s done regularly (often every few weeks) as part of discipline and simplicity.

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