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There are two difficulties with this question. The first being that Buddhism's leaders are only called priests by westerners who attempt to reconcile their own religious traditions with the Buddhist traditions. This includes the need to have a priestly class that serves a god (gods not being a Buddhist tradition). The second is that titles for Buddhist leaders/priests/teachers/masters vary by the sect they represent and the language they speak (there is no "Buddhist" standard language). Typical examples are lama, rinpoche, sensei and roshi. Sometimes the English equivalents such as brother, abbot, etc. are used to identify specific positions. Some non-religious but learned people are addressed as "venerable" to indicate their status.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 13y agoThey are monks or bhikkus.
In Thailand, Sri Lanka they largely function as priests - conducting ceremonies for the people. In the West and still to an extent in the East there are monks who have a serious meditation practise. They do not function like Western Christian priests but more like Christian monks.
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∙ 13y agoIn Tibet they are known as LAMA.
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∙ 15y agono but they have monks
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How do buddist get to niraavana?
well they have to go through these steps as we call it and when they complete these steps they will reach nirvana
Was Charles Darwin a buddist?
he was interested in buddist beliefs
If someone confesses murder to a priest can the priest call the police?
No, a Priest can not tell anything to anybody.
Who is Ghandhi?
The buddist
How do you do rapid hypnosis?
Rapid Hypnosis is based upon the Buddist religion and is performed by Buddist monks.
Can a Buddist join the Rite of Christian Initiation in the Catholic Church and how long would it take to convert?
.Catholic AnswerYes, of course you may join the RCIA. It usually starts, in most parishes in August and runs until the following Easter - approximately nine months. You need to speak with a priest, either call the office of your local Catholic Church or speak with the priest after Mass and tell him that you are interesting in joining the RCIA program.
Can you believe in Buddhism and Jesus Christ?
Nope. Sorry, but Jesus is not buddist, so you cannot be buddist and Christian.
What do you call a priest in a church?
The priest is generally greeted as 'Father' by the lay people.
What do you call a french priest?
A French priest is typically referred to as a "prêtre" in French.
What do you call a Hebrew priest?
A kohen.
What do you call a priest that is abstinent?
Celibate
What do you call the group of a priest?
clergy
