The Buddhist Monk’s Bowl
There are certain characteristics of the Theravada Buddhist monk’s bowl that might be interesting to know.
Morality
How To Be Human and Higher
Many people want to go to Heaven or human worlds but most people do not know what is needed to go there, let alone enlightenment.
Stay Away From the Fools and Associate with the Wise
This small quote is from the first verse spoken by the Buddha when he was asked, “What is the highest blessing?”
Conversations With Christians
Often Christians approach me with an agenda and they try to set me up to fail. However, they are predictable and I know exactly what they will say. I yawn and quote their bible in my favor.
Buddhist Monks’ Robes Information
Few people realize that the Theravāda monk’s robes are actually a piece of rectangular cloth with no sleeves.
Is Collecting Alms (Piṇḍapāta) Legal?
Collecting alms, also known as piṇḍapāta by Theravāda Buddhists, is a legal activity in the USA. There are some restrictions though. I spoke with a lawyer who seemed to know civil liberties quite well, but there are no guarantees with what I say. However, this information should make sense and seem legal to you. It …
Why Are Most Monasteries Not Allowable?
Why are most monasteries not allowable for vinaya monks? Today, I was Skyping my parents which is something we do once or twice a month now. I feel it is good for them to “see” me as a monk, rather than having them talk to me and visualizing their son from 1999. That was when …
Inspiration, move me brightly
Inspiration is like a bright star that shines among the dim. In Monastic life, there are few monasteries or monks that really inspire people. Following the vinaya (or rules) inspires people. It is tried and tested. This was an old picture when I was in a vinaya monastery that follows all of the rules including …
5, 8 and 10 Precepts
Here is a comparison of 5, 8 and 10 precepts. The Buddhist who follows five precepts is known as a regular lay Buddhist. The person who follows 8 precepts is known as a serious Buddhist yogi. The person who follows the 10 precepts is known as a novice monk. A bhikkhu follows 227 rules. …
Buddhism and Abortion
What do Theravada Buddhists believe in terms of abortion? Much of what has been written are liberal beliefs and overturning what is written down in the texts. They claim “Modern Buddhism” as a section heading, but there is no such thing as “Modern Buddhism” since there is no such thing as “Modern Kamma.” The rules of …