Hello, I am wondering whether a Bhikkhu would be allowed to take care of his elderly parents when the time comes that they need it? It seems it would be difficult for a monk without the Sangha and of course the lay support.
Thank You,
B
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Taking care of parents.
by sonictravels » Sun Sep 12, 2010 5:15 pm
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Re: Taking care of parents.
by mikenz66 » Sun Sep 12, 2010 9:19 pm
Some of the Bhikkhus I know have gone back to Asia to do exactly that.
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Re: Taking care of parents.
by 5heaps » Sun Sep 12, 2010 10:19 pm
as long as a person gets permission from their ordination master(s) then yes a person can leave the monastery for this sort of reason
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