TeachingAre Vinaya Monks Easy to Support?
Summary Easy to support does not mean that the monk can take care of himself. Easy to support means that the monk is content with …
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TeachingWhat Is An Ordained Sayalay?
Introduction A Sayalay is an ordained nun in the Myanmar Theravāda Tradition. It is similar to a sāmaṇerī or 10-precept female …
Vinayamy-ordination-brother-visits
This is Ven Indavimala. During my re-ordination in 2007, the ones who were previously ordained got to go first by previous …
Monk lifeWhy did you become a monk?
Probably the #1 question we get is, “Why did you become a monk?” That question has many factors and answers. However, …
Monk lifeCan Homosexuals Ordain as Buddhist Monks?
Originally Published: April 21, 20241 Summary: Yes, it is possible, but it is difficult to recommended because it can be very …
Monk lifeAre Theravada Bhikkhuni Ordinations Valid?
cc0 picture https://pxhere.com/en/photo/489726 There is not much written in English explaining why bhikkhuni ordinations are …
Monk lifeHow I Got My Name
One of my earliest photos with messy robes My original ordination certificate Exactly twenty years ago today (February 7, 2001), …
Monk lifeWhy I Ordained Twice
Many people who have learned that I have re-ordained and actually know what that means have asked me why I did it. It is a long …