"Bhikkhunis in residence",: a 3-month training course for bhikkhunis in Theravada tradition.1. The bhikkhunis took the lead in offering the light at Magha Puja puja In Hinduism, a form of ceremonial worship. It may range from brief daily rites in the home to an elaborate temple ritual. A typical puja offers the image of a deity the honours accorded to a royal guest. festival, July 13,2003 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 2. First time in the Thai history that the bhikkhuni sangha sangha: see Buddhism. sangha Buddhist monastic order, traditionally composed of four groups: monks, nuns, laymen, and laywomen. Established by the Buddha, it is the world's oldest body of celibate clerics. recited the Patimokkha (set of monastic rules Monastic rules:
[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 3. The bhikkhunis with a welcoming sign on the left with some members who came to attend the retreat. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 4. The bhikkhunis attended a vinaya class with Ven.Man He. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 5. Alms ALMS. In its most extensive sense, this comprehends every species of relief bestowed upon the poor, and, therefore, including all charities. In a more, limited sense, it signifies what is given by public authority for the relief of the poor. Shelford on Mortmain, 802, note (x); 1 Dougl. round is always a joyful joy·ful adj. Feeling, causing, or indicating joy. See Synonyms at glad1. joy  ful·ly adv. experience both for the bhikkhunis
and the lay people who eagerly offer abandant food.
[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 6. Ven.Man Ho gave a dhamma talk at a weekly session organized by Seven-Eleven, Oct.1,2003. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 7. Ven.Dhammananda lectured on the history of Buddhism The History of Buddhism spans from the 6th century BCE to the present, starting with the birth of the Buddha Siddhartha Gautama. This makes it one of the oldest religions practiced today. in Thailand to the bhikkhuni sangha during the vassa training. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 8. Ven.Man Ho explained the Bodhisattva's path to the bhikkhunis in Theravada tradition. Aug.3,2003 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 9. The bhikkhuni sangha went to pay respect to the relics relics, part of the body of a saint or a thing closely connected with the saint in life. In traditional Christian belief they have had great importance, and miracles have often been associated with them. of the Buddha, Golden Mount. Wat Sraket, Bangkok. Aug.6,2003 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 10. The representative of Fo Guang Shan Fo Guang Shan (佛光山) (pinyin: Fóguāngshān; literally Buddha's Light Mountain) is a Chinese Mahayana Buddhist monastic order that has gained a worldwide presence, and has chapters around the world. . Bangkok branch welcomed the bhikkhuni sangha and kindly offered a vegetarian lunch after presenting certificates to them. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 11. The bhikkhuni sangha visited and paid respect to the 53 bhikkhuni statues casted by King Rama III approx.100 years ago) at Wat Rajnadda, Bangkok.Aug.6,2003 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 12. Ven.Dhammananda went to give a lecture at Sri Nakharindharaviret University, accompanied by the bhikkhuni sangha. Aug.18,2003 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 13. Grade 5 students from a prestigious Sathit Chula primary school lined up to ask questions from the international bhikkhunis whom they met for the first time. Sept. 17,2003 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 14. American students came for a visit and had a lively discussion with the bhikkhuni sangha. Aug.6,2003. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 15. Ven.Rahatungoda Saddha Sumana instructed Ven.Dhammananda to make a "pintu" mark on the newly received kathina robe. Oct. 12,2003 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 16. Two bhikkhunis made an announcement on the robe offered as kathina robe. Robe-offering ceremony at Wat Songdhammakalyani, Thailand. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] |
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