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
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A short and brief introduction into the meaning of “Namo Tassa Bhagavato Arahato Sammāsambuddhassa” with Pāḷi grammar.
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 …
Theravāda Buddhist Monk Head Shaving: Traditions, Stories, and Techniques Read More »
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.
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.
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).
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: