Buddhism As a Religion Its Historical Development And Its Present Conditions
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Character op the Monkhood.
Monasticism in Burma, according to common con- sent, is taken seriously, at all events, as the monastic rules must be strictly observed. Small misdemean- ours are expiated by penance appointed by the eldest monk (the Abbot), the penance consisting in phy- sical labour for the monastery, or nocturnal vigils, or a more austere way of living, or ascetic deeds, or other such things. If, on the other hand, it is a heinous offence, especially if it is one of the four great ...sins — a great sexual crime, theft of a valuable object, murder, or the misuse of supernatural power — then, unless there are extenuating circumstances, the member is expelled publicly from the community by unfrocking and the taking away of his begging-bowl.
The consequences of this are serious, for an expelled monk is not only subject to universal contempt, but even to the hatred of the populace. He is outlawed.
A monk is at liberty, however, to leave the monas- tery by his own will, and here and there one is to be found who chooses to do so when he is severely tempted, so as to be able to gratify his cravings.
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To quickly assess the difficulty of the text, read a short excerpt:
Character op the Monkhood.
Monasticism in Burma, according to common con- sent, is taken seriously, at all events, as the monastic rules must be strictly observed. Small misdemean- ours are expiated by penance appointed by the eldest monk (the Abbot), the penance consisting in phy- sical labour for the monastery, or nocturnal vigils, or a more austere way of living, or ascetic deeds, or other such things. If, on the other hand, it is a heinous offence, especially if it is one of the four great ...sins — a great sexual crime, theft of a valuable object, murder, or the misuse of supernatural power — then, unless there are extenuating circumstances, the member is expelled publicly from the community by unfrocking and the taking away of his begging-bowl.
The consequences of this are serious, for an expelled monk is not only subject to universal contempt, but even to the hatred of the populace. He is outlawed.
A monk is at liberty, however, to leave the monas- tery by his own will, and here and there one is to be found who chooses to do so when he is severely tempted, so as to be able to gratify his cravings.
What to read after Buddhism As a Religion Its Historical Development And Its Present Conditions?
You can find similar books in the "Read Also" column, or choose other free books by Heinrich Friedrich Hackmann to read onlineMoreLess
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