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What is the importance or significance of giving food to the monks?
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∙ 16y ago
It only exercises the vitue of charity (to the giver) and the virtue of humility (to the receiver). If you give importance to the act, then the act ceases to be a virtue. BTW; the Buddha died of food poisoning by eating spoiled food that was offered (charity)to him.
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What do monks offer in exchange for support offered to them by the people?
You have given the answer in your question, for as the monks support the people spiritually, so the people support the monks physically. The one giving spiritual food the other giving food for sustenance.
Does Theravada Buddhism encourages lay people to gain merit by giving food and other essentials to monks?
Yes
Why do theravada monks collect alms?
In the Theravada tradition, the monks and nuns go on a daily almsround to collect food from lay people. This is seen as giving the lay people a chance to make 'punna' ('merit' or 'virtue'). The monks and nuns may collect food from the lay people, but it is prohibited for them to accept money.
What is dhana in Buddhism?
Dana is the practice of generosity--for example, giving food to support monks and nuns in their practice. Jhana is the practice of states of absorptive concentration.
Where do monks and nuns get their food if they don't buy it?
Most monks have productive gardens and even farms.
What is the significance of the mound of food the spirit sits upon in Christmas carol?
The mound of food the spirit sits upon in "A Christmas Carol" represents abundance and generosity. It symbolizes the spirit of giving and the joy of sharing one's blessings with others, especially during the holiday season. It serves as a reminder of the importance of compassion and kindness towards those less fortunate.
How much do Buddhist monks make?
no money. they are monks because it is their belief, and the monastery provides food and housing.
What are monasteries and monks?
Monks are religous people living in groups in a place called a monastery, they grow their own food.
How do monks get food?
Will I think they eat bread and wine And is from rayan
What is the significance of food service?
what is the food service istablishment
how much do i feed 11 fish?
by giving them food
What are the situations that justify the importance of food safety?
what are the situation that justify the importance of food safety
