In the United States, BCA priests may be addressed as either "sensei" ("teacher"), "Minister," or "Reverend." BCA ministers have historically been all male and ethnically Japanese, but there is now a substantial number of female, and non-Japanese, ministers. BCA minister's dress or "koromo" includes the full-length black "fuho", which is the everyday priest's robe, and "wagesa", a type of stole which is said to symbolize the original Buddhist robe worn by Gautama Buddha. More formal robes include the "kokue", a heavier black robe with longer sleeves and pleated skirt, "hakama", and "gojo-gesa", a colorful five-paneled apron which is draped over the "kokue". These are worn for major services such as the Bon Festival or Hōonkō. In Japan, Jōdo Shinshū priests typically wear a white or undershirt, under their robes, and "tabi", a traditional split-toe sock, but this is usually not worn in the United States. BCA ministers also carry Buddhist prayer beads with tassels said to symbolize a person's "bonno" or "evil passions" which one must be mindful of. They are similar to the "mala" in other Buddhist traditions. Jōdo Shinshū Buddhism does not have monastic vows (vinaya), so priests may marry: priests' spouses are called "bomori," an archaic Japanese word which may mean "temple helper." "Bomori" are very active in temple activities, and may also be ordained and assist in rituals and services.