Buddhist Compass App: Made 90% With Chat GPT
While traveling in Thailand, I had an idea where I would like to know and face the direction where Bodh Gaya is similar to Qibla, and how Muslims like to face Mecca wherever they are.
Monk Life
Intelligent Donations: Turning The Tables
Recently, we received six new tables arranged by a monk’s two donors. Why was this so special and part of Buddhist culture? (read more).
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:
The Order of Monks: How Seniority Shapes the Buddhist Monastic Life
The monks sit, eat, walk, and pay respect to each other in a certain order. What does that mean and how is it done?
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.
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 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
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.
