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Rules and regulations for the Buddhist monastic community based on the Vinaya Pitaka within the Pali Canon.

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Are theravada monks allowed to stay in lay people's house?

A theravada monk would like to stay in my house for one night. I live with my parents, but we don't have special room for guest. Should I suggest him to stay in monastery near my house?
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Must an Arahant stay forever in their place of enlightenment?

Take another case of a mendicant who lives close by a jungle thicket. As they do so, their mindfulness becomes established, their mind becomes immersed in samādhi, their defilements come to an end, and they arrive at the supreme sanctuary. But the…
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is chocolate an allowable after noon?

i recently went to a meeting with some bhikkhus, and they served the monks a small dish with butter slices and little chocolate squares... i think it was dark chocolate if that matters. So anyway, i was suprised to see it and was wondering other…
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Was the prohibition on eating dinner health advice?

This fascinating article describes the Buddha as data driven ascetic. Buddha took a different approach: His rules were grounded in his own experience. Like a lot of us, he tried some crazy diets. But what worked for him was very simple. He gave…
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Vinaya Rule which prohibits on engaging in political activities

There are many monks who are engaging in many political activities such as riots and other types of embarrassing activities in certain countries. What are the Vinaya Rules on these? It would be great if sources are provided.
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Why is samghabedabastu section of the mulasarvastavadin monastic code not published in any language besides it's original language?

Why is samghabedabastu section of the mulasarvastavadin monastic code not published in any language besides it's original language?
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How many monks required to ordain or create new Sangha?

How many monks does it take to ordain a new monk? How many monks does it take to create a new Sangha? I've read this before, now I can't find it. I think these are very old rules & are similar across different traditions. Note. I already know that…
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Are people younger than 20 forbidden to ordain?

According to a precept it is forbidden to integrate a person under 20 years of age into the Sangha. Is that correct? So are the young monks, not monks, but something different?
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Is it right, according to the Vinaya, to charge for Dhamma classes? (I'm not talking about donations, but a fixed amount per class one has to pay)

There is a Buddhist Centre close to me that charges circa USD8.00 for Dhamma talks, in one hand I don't like the idea of any religion charging people because poor people will not be able to participate, but on the other hand things are expensive…
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Vinaya non-offence complications?

From suttacentral Parajika rules: "Non-offenses - There is no offense: if it is unintentional; if he does not know; if he is not aiming at death; if he is insane; if he is the first offender." PJ 3 What happens to unintentional second…
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What are the relevant vinaya guidelines if a bhikkhu was to find a likely abandoned dwelling?

Suppose a bhikkhu living in the forest was to come across an abandoned shelter not frequented for several years. Dwelling is clearly in decay and not maintained, with spider webs & hornet's nest etc. Suppose it's natutally assumed to be an illegal…
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Which Vinaya has the least number of rules?

According to Wikipedia, “Extant vinaya texts include those of the Theravada (the only one in Pali), the Kāśyapīya, the Mahāsāṃghika, the Mahīśāsaka, the Dharmaguptaka, the Sarvāstivāda and the Mūlasarvāstivāda.” Does anyone know which of these…
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