Which of the following is not a change that affects women who become a Chan monastic?

a. They devote themselves to their families unselfishly.
b. They begin to refer to each other as “brother.”
c. They reduce their attachment to worldly things, such as music.
d. They eat sparsely and lose weight.
e. They shave their heads.


ANSWER: a

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