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The Path to Nibbana and the Challenges of Lay Life
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The Path to Nibbana and the Challenges of Lay Life
dure six arduous years of self-mortification before discovering Niramisasukha. During this period, the Buddha came close to death more than…
After six years of self-mortification, the Buddha discovered Niramisasukha, close to death multiple times. He emphasized living by t…
The Motives and Challenges of Ordination
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The Motives and Challenges of Ordination
…he sake of Dhamma. The individual must have a strong inner desire, love and support from family and close friends, plus the merit accrued over previous lifetimes. Lord Buddha told the story of his ord…
The text discusses the difficulties faced by individuals when choosing ordination, which requires strong inner de…
The Miraculous Birth of Dababamalla
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The Miraculous Birth of Dababamalla
…t he also, must have perished with his mother. So his relatives took the body of his mother to a place of cremation according to Indian tradition. As the flames of the funeral pyre began to engulf his …
The story of Dababamalla begins with his mother's tragic death during childbirth. Despite the belief that he did not survive, Dababamalla emerged miraculous…
The Resilient Journey of Dabbamallaputta and Rathapala
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The Resilient Journey of Dabbamallaputta and Rathapala
Dabbamallaputta escaped death twice. First when his mother suddenly passed away; under normal circumstances this would …
Dabbamallaputta's life began with extraordinary survival, escaping death at birth and rising in the monastic community of Wat Jetavana due to his immense knowled…
The Circumstances Leading to Ordination
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The Circumstances Leading to Ordination
the Raja inquired why a person might ordain, the response he was given, was as follows. When confronted with one or all of the following four circumstances, a person usually seeks refuge in the …
In exploring why individuals may choose to ordain as monks, four key circumstances are highlighted: old age, illness, poverty, and soc
The Teachings of Phra Rathapala on Suffering and Desire
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The Teachings of Phra Rathapala on Suffering and Desire
…le (present). "All men are bound by unavoidable suffering from previous lives, and yet we still reach out and grasp at more suffering to add on to those from the past." These unavoidable suffering co…
…t by Lord Buddha, emphasizing the unavoidable suffering from past lives and the avoidable suffering caused by desire. Key points include the inevitability of ageing, mortality, and the transient nature…
The Timeless Teachings of the Buddha
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The Timeless Teachings of the Buddha
after I leave this world, my Teaching (the Dhamma) will be your teacher in my place.” The Buddha blessed us with his Teachings and h…
After leaving this world, the Buddha offered the teachings of the Dhamma as a guide for his followers. His teachings have withstood the test of time, sho…
The Story of Phra Rohana and Phra Nagasena
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The Story of Phra Rohana and Phra Nagasena
… Nagasena Rohana was a monk who, after the death of Lord Buddha, had a revelation. He saw that the child Nagasena, the recently born son of a Brahmin, would play an important role in the spread of Bud…
The story unveils the dedication of monk Phra Rohana, who recognized the potential of the intelligent child Nagasena at birth. …
Nagasena's Enlightenment and Teachings
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Nagasena's Enlightenment and Teachings
…a was impressed with what Rohana had to say and thus he desired to learn more about the Buddha's teachings. Nagasena then asked for permission from his parents to be ordained as a novice. After the per…
Nagasena, inspired by Rohana, sought to learn the Buddha's teachings and was ordained as a novice. Through pure living and dedicated practice, he attained enlighte…
Ordination Traditions during the Time of the Buddha
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Ordination Traditions during the Time of the Buddha
There are numerous stories of those who had enough faith to push them to be ordained since the time of the Buddha. In each and every story, there are many lessons that can be learned, one c
This text discusses the ordination traditions during Buddha's time, emphasizing the importance of faith and persev…
Taking Refuge in Buddhism
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Taking Refuge in Buddhism
Three Refuges" Ever since then, Taking Refuge has remained the standard by which all novices are ordained, even to this day.…
The text outlines the traditional process of ordaining novices in Buddhism, emphasizing the Taking Refuge ceremony. This involves shaving …
Understanding Novice Ordination in Buddhism
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Understanding Novice Ordination in Buddhism
7. Abstaining from singing and dancing and other activities that may lead you to temptation 8. Abstaining from immodest dressing and ap…
Ordination in Buddhism is a significant ritual that marks the commitment of individuals to follow the teachings of the Buddha. The ten p…
The First Monk Ordained by the Buddha: Kondanna
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The First Monk Ordained by the Buddha: Kondanna
…he first monk ordained by the Buddha personally, was Kondanna. He was the first of Lord Buddha's disciples, and Buddhism's first monk. He was ordained following Lord Buddha's first Sermon entitled the …
The first monk ordained by the Buddha, Kondanna, was the first disciple who became a Stream-enterer after the Buddha's first sermon in Isipatana. This sermon allowed h…
Qualifications for Monk Ordination
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Qualifications for Monk Ordination
7. Appointed monks assemble outside the assembly to ask the novice examination questions (antarayikadhammma) 8. Ask the novices to reenter the assembly hall after th…
To be ordained as a monk, an individual must meet specific qualifications, including being at least 20 years old. Certain groups are forbidden from ordina…
Eligibility Criteria for Ordination
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Eligibility Criteria for Ordination
7. Those who have outstanding debts 8. Those who have been convicted of a crime. 9. Those who are notorious for wrongdoings and mis deeds. *Those who are eligi…
This text outlines the criteria for those who are eligible yet not prepared for ordination in the Buddhist tradition. It men…
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…ties and Responsibilities for Monks The main purpose of ordaining is to free yourself from worldly commitments and worries so that you may have the opportunity fully to commit yourself to meditation a…
Duties and Responsibilities for Monks
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Duties and Responsibilities for Monks
7. Management, Maintenance, Exercise 8. Dhamma and Monastic Studies 9. Caring for Temple Property and Responsibility 10. Beha…
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Pindapata: The Art of Alms Gathering
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Pindapata: The Art of Alms Gathering
Alms Gathering (Pindapata) Pindapata is a Pali word literally meaning the receiving of rice in an alms bowl. Monks are forbidden to cook or prepare their own meals. Monks must w…
Pindapata, derived from Pali, refers to the practice of monks receiving rice in their alms bowls. Monks are prohibited from cooking, relying instead…
The Value of Dhamma Learning and Almsgiving
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The Value of Dhamma Learning and Almsgiving
…tudy the Dhamma to the best of their ability. By passing on the knowledge monks learn from the teachings of Lord Buddha, monks are in return offering a gift that is more valuable than anything th…
This text discusses the reciprocal relationship between monks and the community through the exchange of alms and t…