Monk is a common term for Buddhist practitioners who are dedicated to the pursuit of spiritual liberation and wisdom. They keep the precepts, practice meditation, and have compassion for all beings. Through the study of Buddhist scriptures and the practice of Buddhism, monks explore the true meaning of life and seek inner peace and freedom. In Buddhist culture, monks play an important role in passing on the teachings and promoting Buddhism.
1. The monk's namaste rite originated in India and symbolized sacredness and purity, and was adopted by Buddhism and used to this day to express piety and respect.
2. In Buddhism, monks need to observe the five precepts: no killing, no stealing, no fornication, no lying, and no drinking, which are applicable to all believers.
3. There are various titles for monks, including master, dharma, master, etc., reflecting respect for Buddhist practitioners and distinguishing different levels of practice.
4. In Chinese Buddhism, the number of rings represents the level of monks, with a maximum of twelve. It originated in the Yuan Dynasty and later became a common practice. In 1983, the burning of scars was abolished because it was harmful to health. Except for the Han monks, the other monks have no scars.
5. The rank of monks varies from region to region and monastery, but common titles include abbot, seat head, hall master, supervisor, etc., who are responsible for temple management and religious activities. The Thai hierarchy is more complex, with a total of eight levels, from ordinary monks to monks, reflecting roles and contributions.
6. The Dharma instruments used by monks, such as Dharma bells and vajras, have their own religious and symbolic meanings, such as Dharma bells symbolizing Prajna wisdom, vajra representing strong and sharp wisdom, Dharma instruments are very important in Buddhist rituals, reflecting the teachings and the pursuit of practitioners.
7. In the early days of Chinese Buddhism, there were monks, with formal bhikshus in 250 A.D. and bhikshunis in 429 A.D. The unification of the monks' surname "Shi" began in the Wei and Jin dynasties, which strengthened Buddhist unity and influenced Chinese society.
8. Myanmar is a Buddhist country, 80% of the population believes in Buddhism, men need to cut their hair to experience the life of monks, so there are many monks, known as the "country of pagodas".
9. Jiangsu is the place with the most monks in China, which stems from the penetration of Buddhism and historical traditions. Buddhism in northern Jiangsu has a far-reaching influence, especially in Dongtai, where there are many high-ranking monks and an important economic status. The first male and female monks were both from Jiangsu, cementing their Buddhist traditions.
10. Monks' costumes include caftans (regular clothes), short-shirts, and arhat gowns. Kaftans are long and short and represent different occasions. Shorts and pants are daily and pajamas, and Luohan gowns are simple styles, but they are slightly less solemn, so there are not many people who wear them outside.
11. Monk chanting covers the "Great Buddha Peak Lengyan Mantra", "Prajnaparamita Heart Sutra", etc., the content of the morning and evening classes is different, and chanting is an important way to practice and accumulate wisdom.
12. Monk accessories include Buddha beads, red sandalwood, agarwood, water purification golden pearl, blood pearl, beeswax, brown and red pearl rosary, which have religious significance and also show personal spiritual taste and preferences.
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