10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «MONKHOOD»
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monkhood in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
monkhood and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The Pol Pot Regime: Race, Power, and Genocide in Cambodia ...
Specifically, in the case of the Buddhist monkhood, their intent is evidenced by
the Khmer Rouge's intensely hostile statements towards religion, and the
monkhood in particular; the Khmer Rouge's policies to eradicate the physical and
...
Even if all the vinaya rules are followed, will nirvana be reached? Monkhood is
purity of mind (299). In whatever luxury a monks lives, monkhood exists if the
mind is pure, and whatever the austerities a monk practices, there is no
monkhood if ...
3
Reflections on Development in Southeast Asia
Most of them were career monks and had spent between 10 and 50 years in the
monkhood. Many of them had been ordained as novices and remained after
becoming monks. Only four younger monks said they might consider leaving the
...
4
The Rough Guide to Bangkok
It's the duty of Thailand's 200,000-strong Sangha (monkhood) to set an example
to the Theravada Buddhist community by living a life as close to the Middle Way
as possible and by preaching the Dharma to the people. The life of a monk ...
Lucy Ridout, Paul Gray, 2010
5
The Violence of Liberation: Gender and Tibetan Buddhist ...
In fact, in the face of such emasculation pressures, a large part of the continued
appeal of monkhood as heroically masculine ... Even though some (usually in the
most formal of interactive contexts, the taped interview) insisted monkhood is ...
6
The Rough Guide to Thailand's Beaches & Islands
It's thedutyof Thailand's 200,000strong Sangha (monkhood)to setan
exampletothe Theravada Buddhist community bylivingalifeasclose to the Middle
Way as possible andbypreachingtheDharma to the people. The lifeof a monk (
bhikkhu) ...
7
My Shortness Is My Tallness
Thus reverting to monkhood, which one once gave up, is hard. Habits die hard
because they are addictive. A fable has it that a solitary monk in his hut in the
jungle grew fascinated by the handsome, glittering sword which a fleeing soldier
had ...
8
The Rough Guide to Thailand
It's the duty ofThailand's 200,000-strong Sangha (monkhood) to set an example
to the Theravada Buddhist community by living a life as close to the Middle Way
as possible and by preaching the Dharma to the people.The life of a monk ...
MONKHOOD,. MONASTERY. LIFE,. RELIGIOUS. CALENDAR. AND. FESTIVALS.
1 Organization ofmonastic community: hierarchy and offices The organization of
monastic communities deserves particular attention within a study of Tibetan ...
CHAPTER XI. - THE MONKHOOD — II. ' The restrained in hand, restrained in foot
, restrained in speech, of the greatest self-control. He whose delight is inward,
who is tranquil and happy when alone — him they call "mendicant"' —
Acceptance ...
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «MONKHOOD»
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monkhood is used in the context of the following news items.
Abbot Nan knew power of local self-help
After over six decades in the monkhood, the exceptional monk passed away this week at the age of 86. I met him years ago at his temple when ... «Bangkok Post, Jul 15»
Panel to advise Sangha on Dhammachayo
Rakkecha said Dhammachayo was dismissed from the monkhood for violating the monks' code of conduct, according to letters written by the ... «The Nation, Jul 15»
Meditation Monday with Sandy - My teacher, Swami Nirmalananda …
In 2009, Swami Nirmalananda took her vows of monkhood in the ancient Saraswati order. She opened the doors of Svaroopa® Vidya Ashram ... «Cape Gazette, Jul 15»
Senior monk caught with teen girl in his room
A senior monk left the monkhood in disgrace after a female college student was found in his monastic room at a temple in Udon Thani's Muang ... «Bangkok Post, Jul 15»
Need for purifying one's mind
In countries like Thailand and Burma, it is customary for all lay Buddhists to practise monkhood for a considerable period in their life. Before you ... «The Island.lk, Jul 15»
Thai politics: Court verdicts put a high price on political protests
They will need to seek permission to go abroad, they will be banned from politics, and they cannot enter the monkhood. The PAD leaders will ... «ThaiVisa News, Jun 15»
New Monk Attempts to Burn Down Monastery on First Day
The 16-year-old, who entered the monkhood the day before, reportedly smashed Buddha figurines and other objects in his room at Sri ... «ThaiVisa News, Jun 15»
Protestants All
Call it the monkhood of all believers. Sometimes the Protestantization/Christianization is quite overt: “Immigrant congregations are also ... «First Things, Jun 15»
Pirith nool have saved lives: A response
Having overcome the desire of his girlfriend, he strived forth in monkhood. In meditation, he found more fulfilling sources of happiness than sex, ... «The Island.lk, Jun 15»
Significant solutions for the Rohingya – Harun Yahya
... and committed by local Arakanese political party operatives, the Buddhist monkhood and ordinary Arakanese, at times directly supported by ... «The Malaysian Insider, Jun 15»
