TeachingA Talk On The Monk's Bowl
In this talk, I explore many details about the monk’s bowl, how it is made black, the parts of the bowl, and several other …
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Monk lifeThe Buddhist Monk's Bowl
Bowl with bowl stand (maybe Pa-Auk) There are certain characteristics of the Theravada Buddhist monk’s bowl that might be …
Monk lifeMy Blackjack Anniversary
Eating Hall Feb 7 2022 Today is my 21rst anniversary for when I first got ordained as a monk on February 7th, 2001. As you know …
Monk lifeWhat is an Overturned Bowl?
Pa-Auk Bowl Blackening Foundry (not a political picture) We have seen many Facebook selfies of politically active monks with …
KauaiKoral Inspires Me
Koral’s Family Just about every Wednesday, I still find the time to continue with my Kilauea alms round1 (which used to …
KauaiShould Monks Use Mixing Bowls as Monk Bowls?
On a warm Hawaiian Christmas day in 2018, I was off to collect my alms in the village. I was in a rush and worried that I would …
Monk lifeDonation to Sangha or Individuals?
When should you give to Saṅgha? When should you give to individual monks? This is a question that is not addressed very often and …
ItbmuThe Benefits of Faith Alms
The benefits of “Faith piṇḍapata”. This is a term that I learned either in Abhayagiri, Ca, or Wat Pah Nanachat or both. Probably …