Correct form of address

[JackV]

Hi.

I have a question regarding the correct manner in which to address venerable persons such as Bhikkhu's etc.
I have seen many old Sri Lankan Buddhists on entering the Vihara kneel or bow down before the monks there, yet I haven't noticed this being done in the nearby Thai temple.
Does the approprite way of showing respect change between culture or does the Pali Cannon set some guidlines?

Thank you in advance

[Vepacitta]

Hey Jack, usually just putting one's hands in anjali and saying, Hello Bhante, is sufficient.

Best,

V.

[Phra Chuntawongso]

Hi Jack. The kneeling down would normally happen if the monk is seated, even in Thai temples.However as was said above, often just placing the palms together in Anjali is fine, especially if 1- The monk is standing, or 2- you are just passing by.
With metta

[Euclid]

Seems like a good thread to pose my question: what is the female equivalent of Bhante?

[retrofuturist]

Greetings,

Seems like a good thread to pose my question: what is the female equivalent of Bhante?

I believe it would be Ayya.

Metta,
Retro.

[Euclid]

Cheers Retro, I'll keep it in mind.