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Yes. There are 220 basic rules in the Patimokkha. There are another eight hundred or so lesser rules in the Vinaya.
Having said that, many monks do not follow all of the rules.
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What is the major rituals of Buddhism?
The ordination of monks and nuns and the bi-weekly recitation of the rules for monks and nuns. Some schools of Buddhism have additional rituals.
Which religion are monks?
The Monks studies Buddhism
What is a nun and monks religion?
Catholicism and Buddhism.
What do monks and nuns do in Buddhism?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buddhism#Monastic_life hope it helps... :)
What are the dress rules of Buddhism?
For lay Buddhists, like myself, I wear normal everyday clothes. Buddhists Monks and Nuns wear robes that are traditional to the lineage they belong to.
Does Buddhism have missionaries or organizations?
Buddhism does have organizations mostly in the way of monasteries. They don't have missionaries as such but monks do got to places where there is an interest in Buddhism.
Why did monks follow strict rules?
Monks followed strict rules because the rules were intended to help them live as good Christians.
Why do you think the basilian and benedictine rules were put in place for monks?
I think Basilian and Benedictine rules were put in place for monks to follow the rules
Why monks are dress in orange?
Buddhist monks traditionally wear saffron colored robes, which is a shade of orange.
Do Tibetan monks believe in a god?
Generally not. Tibetan monks are Buddhists. Buddhism makes no mention of any gods.
How did Chinese people learn of Buddhism?
The Chinese people learned of Buddhism because of monks and traders.
Who is the head monks of the lineage of Tibetan Buddhism?
There are several/many lineages in Tibetan Buddhism. However, the head monk of Tibetan Buddhism is the Dalai Lama.
