Why do monks abstain from color?
Because color is empty and illusory, love is the fundamental seed of reincarnation. If you can't break it, you will never get rid of the pain of reincarnation! A monk is a monk, and there is no home in the world. The responsibility of a monk is to set a clean example for the world and be a clean teacher for mortals. Without abstinence, there will be too many trivial matters and personal interests. Where can I be fair and honest, and how can I be a teacher?