Yes, for they believe they should spend more time in practicing Buddhism and devoting themselves to it than wasting time in earning money, but they don't realise that the people they beg from are capable of giving them because they earn money. So if not earning money is going to help them to achieve Nirvana (which they believe is ultimate peace) then why should someone else earn for them and not achieve Nirvana?
Some types of monks include Benedictine monks, Franciscan monks, and Trappist monks. Each type of monk belongs to a different religious order with its own set of customs, practices, and rules.
Buddhist monks typically wear a robe called a "kasaya" or "kesa," which is traditionally made of cotton or silk. The color and style of the robe can vary depending on the specific Buddhist tradition or country.
Yes, monks from different traditions and regions may wear robes of different colors. For example, Theravada Buddhist monks typically wear saffron-colored robes, while Tibetan Buddhist monks may wear burgundy or maroon robes. The specific color and style of robes can signify the tradition and level of ordination of the monk.
The government of Myanmar (also known as Burma) is an authoritarian dictatorial regime which is controlled by the military (Tatmadaw) in the form the of State Peace and Development Council (SPDC). A parliamentary government was elected in 1990, but the military prevented it from convening. The Government of Myanmar has attempted to control Buddhist institutions through coercive means, including the intimidation, torture, and murder of monks , after monks played an active role in the protest movements against the military dictatorship in 2007, the state cracked down Buddhist monks and monasteries.Myanmar is about 89% Buddhist, 4%Christians and 4% Muslim, all of which have reported cases of persecution.Myanmar is employing the American model of separation of Church and State but with a Steel Hand.
A monk can be associated with both Hinduism and Buddhism. In Hinduism, monks may follow specific paths like sannyasa or take up vows as ascetics, while in Buddhism, monks follow the monastic code and teachings of the Buddha. Ultimately, the designation of a monk as Hindu or Buddhist depends on their religious affiliation and the tradition they follow.
no money. they are monks because it is their belief, and the monastery provides food and housing.
the same food as us but at different times and in different ways
Yes, there are Buddhist nuns as well as monks. They're known as Bhikkhuni.
Buddhist monks invented Katakana in the early Heian Period (794 to 1185) by Buddhist monks.
Buddhist monks are allowed to take only their robes and the tipitaka into a temple
The two primary tasks of Buddhist monks are (1) to learn Buddhist scriptures which is called Pariyatti and (2) to meditate to become enlightened which is called Paripatti. To make it brief, learning and meditation are the routine life of Buddhist monks.
no
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.
No
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they live in monastries or something like that. atleast that's what i think
Hindu priests and Buddhist monks brung indian culture,art,architecture,and religion.