Buddhist Institutions
Buddhist Institutions
Hi, I'm just kind of curious about whether there're Buddhist Institutions in the States for lay people who want to become bhikkhus or bhikkhunis in the Theravada tradition. Sort of like the Seminary systems of the Christian Church. While there're many Theravada temples in the US, a lay person is still a bit confused on how and where to start for that big leap forward. Does he/she need to go to Srilanka, or Thailand, or Burma... to enroll in a school there, or there're already institutions here in the States? Right now I haven't gotten the intention to do that, but it'd be great to have some info. for you never know when that true calling in life will push you toward that wholesome direction...
Re: Buddhist Institutions
Greetings santa100
I suggest you check out some of the threads in the ordination forum. You might find some info there.
I would be inclined to approach individual monasteries and see if they can assist you by providing information.
kind regards
Ben
I suggest you check out some of the threads in the ordination forum. You might find some info there.
I would be inclined to approach individual monasteries and see if they can assist you by providing information.
kind regards
Ben
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- Cormac McCarthy, The Road
Learn this from the waters:
in mountain clefts and chasms,
loud gush the streamlets,
but great rivers flow silently.
- Sutta Nipata 3.725
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- Cormac McCarthy, The Road
Learn this from the waters:
in mountain clefts and chasms,
loud gush the streamlets,
but great rivers flow silently.
- Sutta Nipata 3.725
Compassionate Hands Foundation (Buddhist aid in Myanmar) • Buddhist Global Relief • UNHCR
e: [email protected]..
Re: Buddhist Institutions
I'll check out the Ordination forum. THanks.