About a trip to Cambodia to deliver relics to a shrine room and also see Angkor Wat. It was a profound experience.
The author visits Spring Hill Forest Monastery, a serene retreat high in the Hantanna Mountains of Sri Lanka, escaping the heat and sparse greenery of the International Institute of Theravāda (IIT). Initially introduced during a doctor’s visit, the author regularly returns, appreciating the quiet solitude, lush forests, cool climate, and picturesque surroundings. The monastery, home to a community of monks, offers a stark contrast to IIT. Despite difficulties with local leeches and the cold, the author remains appreciative of the environment. The author also speaks at a gathering, emphasizing the importance of supporting both male and female monastics.
Probably the #1 question we get is, “Why did you become a monk?” That question has many factors and answers. However, a better question is, “How did I actually get the nerve to become a monk?” Read More
A short and brief introduction into the meaning of “Namo Tassa Bhagavato Arahato Sammāsambuddhassa” with Pāḷi grammar.
There was a moment in world history where the Buddha’s teachings greatly affected world diplomacy during the Peace Treaty of 1951
When it comes to shaving heads, Theravāda Buddhist Monks might be the authority on this issue. It is second nature for monks to shave but perhaps unknown to the rest of the world. In this article, we will discuss the motivation, Buddhist culture and methods for shaving the head and how it is done. Simplicity …
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Is it true that forest monks actually attend autopsies? Yes and I will explain more about this in this article.
Here is the process on how to become a monk in Sri Lanka.
The most popular Buddhist book is the Dhammapada which contains 423 poetic verses in the Pāḷi language. What are the most popular verses?
I spent a little over 30 days in Thailand and I learned a great deal about Thai Buddhist culture and life outside vinaya monasteries.