About Money Rules: Ethical Support For Monks By Allowable Means Description: In this educational video on the monk's rules, we explore the ethical guidelines for supporting monks without monetary donations, as outlined in the Vinaya. Discover why direct financial contributions are prohibited and how these rules help prevent corruption within monastic communities. We delve into the Nissaggiya Pācittiya rules, focusing on the specific precepts that guide monastic conduct related to handling money. Learn about alternative ways to offer support through kappiyas (stewards), direct and indirect prompts for necessities, and the role of gift cards in maintaining Vinaya compliance. Join us as we discuss the principles of righteous giving and how to ensure your contributions foster a pure practice for monks. Ideal for lay supporters seeking to understand and practice ethical giving in line with Theravāda Buddhist teachings.

I recently lost about 10 Kg which is over 20 pounds. I'd like to share with you how I gained weight and how I also lost it. We talk about the troubles of being a senior monk, Buddhist Monk rules (vinaya), Buddhist Monk reflections on eating, and habits. Lastly, we talk about how the difference between the difficulty in losing weight compared to the ending of all suffering. In short there is no comparison.

Exploring the Buddhist Alms Bowl of a Monk In this presentation, we delve into the guidelines and disciplines surrounding a monk's alms bowl. I share the history of my own bowl, emphasizing its age and recounting the tale of how my sibling gifted it to me over a decade ago. The significance of these bowls is discussed, highlighting their role in acquiring necessities, which often extend beyond mere sustenance. Furthermore, I elaborate on the tradition of receiving invitations and the practice whereby monks may gather what they require by seeking alms under the cover of night.

This is a small video on how to make a monk's needle case from a used up disposable pen. It is one of the 8 requisites of a Buddhist monk. It is mostly intended for monks to view, but lay people might find it interesting.

A Powerpoint presentation about what two monks did in Kauai, Hawaii during June to December 2015. The theme was propagation, but the propagation was done just from being monks who do not touch money, and collect their food the traditional Buddhism monk way. The vision, how it got started, stories and experiences were shared. http://AmericanMonk.org

Part 2 of A Powerpoint presentation about what two monks did in Kauai, Hawaii during June to December 2015. The theme was propagation, but the propagation was done just from being monks who do not touch money, and collect their food the traditional Buddhism monk way. The vision, how it got started, stories and experiences were shared. http://subhuti.withmeta.net