About Piṇḍapāta: Why Do Monks Go For Alms in a Village?
Why would a monk collect food from a very poor village during an economic crisis when the monastery is mostly supported by wealthy people?
What does AI think of Loving-Kindness? Here is a poem.
I asked openai chatGPT to write a Buddhist poem on loving-kindness in the style of Dr. Seuss. This is what I got.
Are Monks Allowed To Perform Marriage Ceremonies?
Although Buddhist lay people might be interested in having a monk perform their marriage ceremony, it is not allowed and doing so is classed as a heavy rule (Saṅghādisesa).
International Institute of Theravada
I have moved to The International Institute of Theravāda. What is this place and why did I come here and what is mission?
What Is The Bhikkhu Patimokkha or Buddhist Monk Rules?
The Pātimokkha is a set of 227 rules for the bhikkhus belonging to the Theravāda sect which is based on the Pāḷi language texts. The 227 rules are grouped into seven classes
Why Is Halloween Bad According To Theravada Buddhism?
I thought it would be good to explain why Halloween is not good according to Theravāda Buddhism.
The Buddhist Monk’s Bowl
There are certain characteristics of the Theravada Buddhist monk’s bowl that might be interesting to know.
Water Purification
While the first step of meditation is called Sīlavisuddhi , another important part of our monastery is the water purification system.
