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Where do monks and nuns get their food if they don't buy it?
Most monks have productive gardens and even farms.
How much do Buddhist monks make?
no money. they are monks because it is their belief, and the monastery provides food and housing.
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.
What are monasteries and monks?
Monks are religous people living in groups in a place called a monastery, they grow their own food.
What kind of food do Buddhist monks eat?
the same food as us but at different times and in different ways
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.
How do Buddhist monks reciprocate for the food and offerings they receive?
Buddhist monks do not reciprocate for the food and offerings they receive. People give them food and requisites as a way of practicing generosity, earning merit and overcoming their greed. If the monks reciprocated, it would not be an act of generosity, there would be no merit, and it would not help the givers overcome their greed.Monks practice generosity and compassion by teaching the dhamma to those who are interested, but they are not required to do so and it is not in exchange for food and requisites.The Buddha said that monks who are free from the defilements of greed, anger and ignorance eat alms without debt.
How is the community of monks supported?
Monasteries or temples (communities of monks) usually are supported by donations, contributions, and/or begging.
What do monks and nuns eat for breakfast?
monks eat horrible food and nice food. i think sometimes they eat salmon but I'm not sure. other times they might eat a soup or something along those lines
Where do monks eat?
Simple plain tasting food like toast with butter, plain vegitables and a small tiney bit of meat
What is the collection for monks called?
The collection for monks is often referred to as "alms" or "alms bowl." Monks typically rely on the generosity of the lay community for their sustenance, receiving donations of food and other necessities. This practice is a fundamental aspect of monastic life in many Buddhist traditions, emphasizing humility and interdependence between monks and laypeople.
What is the name of the monks who look after travellers?
The monks who traditionally look after travelers are often referred to as "hospitality monks." These monks are typically found in monastic communities, particularly in the Benedictine and Cistercian orders, and they provide shelter, food, and spiritual guidance to pilgrims and travelers. Their role emphasizes hospitality and service, reflecting the monastic values of compassion and community support.
