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 monkho
… to seek refuge in monastic life. The Raja notes that Rathapala, a young, healthy man surrounded by support, makes the decision to ordain despite lacking these vulnerabilities, reflecting a deeper inquiry in…