Monk lifeCan Buddhist Monks Use Money?
If you look around today, you will notice many Buddhist monks handling money, carrying wallets, or paying for items. This often …
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Dhamma talksDeath and the Life Continuum (Bhavaṅga)
Dhamma Talk August 27, 2026 at Katana, Sri Lanka We are going to talk about two topics today: death and the life continuum, which …
Monk lifeWhy Do Some Monks Have Multicolor Robes?
Why the Different Colors? Why is it that some monks have robes made out of many different colors, while most monks seem to have a …
Monk lifeVassa Actually Starts the Day After the Full Moon
Did You Know? Did you know that the rainy season, which is also called vassa, actually starts the day after the full moon, rather …
Monk lifeDeleting Facebook Again
Summary I left Facebook because it was getting too big for me to handle. My videos are getting too much attention, which is good, …
SoftwareKind Teleprompter
Kind Teleprompter This free teleprompter, with no subscriptions and no ads, follows your spoken voice in real time as you record …
Interesting thingsWhat is the Buddha's Perfume Chamber (gandha kuṭi)?
Summary The Perfume Chamber is a small enclosed room with flowers and perfumes where the Buddha once dwelled. Today, the Perfume …
Monk lifeWhy Are Vassa (Rainy Season) and Vesak Late Sometimes?
Updated: April 30, 2026: Original article in 2020. This year is 2026, which is a leap year, and Vassa starts on July 30th (plus or …
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 …
TeachingWhat is Killing? The First Precept
Summary: In Buddhism, “Killing” is defined by the technical mechanics of the mind, not by social laws. The unwholesome …
VinayaMonks and Taxes: Are Donations Taxable Income?
Disclaimer: This article is for general educational purposes only and is not legal or tax advice. Individual situations vary; …
Monk lifeWhere to Ordain?
Picture of pabbajja novice ordination in Pa Auk (8th April 2014) Updated January 1, 2026 Summary: If you are looking to ordain at …