Reflections on Buddhist Ordination by Luang Phaw Dhammajayo : หน้า 45/232

Later on, Luang Phaw Dhammajayo reflected his thoughts on ordination that: “Ordaining as a Buddhist monk is not an easy task, just simply donning a saffron robe is not enough. One must train oneself to take 227 precepts as well as the daily routine of a monk’s life, in accordance with monastic disciplines. If one wishes to attain full fruition from the merit accrued from ordaining one must be able to be a refuge for Buddhism, not just taking refuge in Buddhism”. Such solid principles are not so easily come by, one must study and train for oneself to realize the significance of the Lord Buddha’s teachings. Based on the aforementioned quotation, if one truly grasps the concept of Luang Phaw Dhammajayo’s words one will have the willpower to dedicate one’s life to Buddhism. His sole purpose in becoming a monk was to spread teaching of Lord Buddha all over the world. His ordination was a great example that allowed many followers to come and ordain as he did and this tradition still continues to the present day.