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bhiksuPali bhikkuIn Buddhism, a member of the sangha, the ordained order of men established by the Buddha. (Female orders exist in some Mahayana Buddhist traditions). Originally they were mendicant followers of the Buddha who taught Buddhist ways in return for food. Today children may enter monastic life as novices, but candidates for ordination must be 21 years old. There are some 200 rules; sexual relations, taking of life, stealing, or boasting of spiritual attainment will lead to expulsion. A bhiksu shaves his head and face, owns a few essential items, and begs daily for his food. Theravada Buddhism forbids monks to handle money and perform labour. Chan (Zen) Buddhism requires monks to work. See also Vinaya Pitaka. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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No references found | Ananda Bhikkhu, the general secretary of another prominent Buddhist organisation -- the Bharatiya Sangharaj Bhikkhu Mahasabha in Bodhgaya -- filed an RTI application to the PMO and the President's Office, asking if Manmohan Singh or APJ Kalam had ever written messages for the books concerned in 2006. Then, although he desired to confess, there was no other bhikkhu present. When the bhikkhuni sangha joined the Order, the bhikkhu sangha was already in existence. |
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