Percentage of Monks Who Do Not Use Money
If you are a Westerner and new to Buddhism, you might be surprised to learn that most monks use and handle money. Calculations are inside:
Interesting Things
Living as a Monk in Myanmar During Covid and Government Change
Here I will share some experiences of living as a monk in Myanmar during the covid pandemic and the government change that happened recently.
What is Theravada Buddhism?
Theravāda is the oldest surviving Buddhist school and it is the predominant religion of Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, and Cambodia.
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?
How To Memorize Pāḷi by Rote Method
This video explains both passive and aggressive methods for memorizing Pāḷi with the Rote Method.
How Long Do Monk’s Robes Last?
It is quite common in Myanmar to offer robes at the end of the Rainy Season (vassa) in a ceremony called Kaṭhina. How long do monk’s robes last? A monk normally has a set of three robes; a lower robe, an upper robe and a double robe sometimes referred to as the outer robe. During …
The Monastery Murder Massacre
The Monastery Murder Massacre that happened in Vesālī during the time of The Buddha is not well known among lay people
Buddhist Sun App
If you are a monk, nun or a practicing yogi who has vowed to not eat after Noon, you will benefit from this app.
Remembering 9/11
I once had a job interview at Merrill Lynch in The World Financial Center which was connected to The World Trade Center by a sky bridge.
Free Buddha Pictures
Sometimes it is difficult to find free Buddha pictures. Even when Google shows you “free pictures,” sometimes, they require an account or were not really free in the first place. As a monk, even with our timeless Buddha, I still respect copyrights and encourage others to do the same. That is also one of the …