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Question 96: WHAT IS THE PROCESS FOR ORDINATION TO BECOME A MONTASTIC IN BUDDHISM?
Answer: To become an ordained monk or nun in Buddhism, a layperson must meet the following requirements: Each Buddhist sect, council, or country may have variations in this process, including differences in monastic attires, specific rules and other practices. However, these are administrative steps, spiritual enlightenment is not bound by time, so it cannot be…
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Question 95: WHAT ARE THE TWELVE LINKS OF DEPENDENT ORIGINATION?
Answer: The Twelve Links of Dependent Origination describe the process of samsara (the cycle of birth and rebirth), combining psychological and karmic factors in the following order: To eliminate ignorance and cease the cycle of rebirth, one must diligently practice the Noble Eightfold Path.
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Question 94: WHAT IS THE MEANING OF THE SEVEN FACTORS OF ENLIGHTENMENT?
Answer: The Seven Factors of Enlightenment (Satta Bojjhaṅgā) are seven qualities found in the mind of an Enlightened Being. These include: The order of these factors may vary slightly between the two different Buddhist main traditions: Mahayana and Theravada.
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Question 93: COULD YOU PROVIDE AN OVERVIEW OF THE FOUR FOUNDATIONS OF MINDFULNESS?
Answer: The Buddha taught the Four Foundations of Mindfulness, which encompass four key practices: contemplation of the body, contemplation of feelings, contemplation of the mind, and contemplation of mental objects. Before entering the practice of the Four Foundations of Mindfulness, practitioners must follow a preliminary path, which is Mindfulness of Sin. This involves recognizing oneself…
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Question 92: DOES A TRANQUIL MIND INDICATE THAT ONE HAS ATTAINED ENLIGHTENMENT?
Answer: There are various levels of calmness in the mind, and not all types of calmness are the same. It’s similar to how a house can be clean or dirty, but there are many different types of houses, and not all clean houses are alike. A mansion may be clean or dirty; just as a…
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Question 91: HOW CAN WE RECOGNIZE SOMEONE WHO HAS ATTAINED ENLIGHTENMENT SO THAT WE CAN SHOW THEM THE APPROPRIATE REVERENCE?
Answer: It is very difficult to know if someone has attained enlightenment because their outward appearance and behaviour often seem quite ordinary. Unless we have achieved a certain level of enlightenment, it’s unlikely that we can recognize someone at the same level. For example, a person who has achieved the first stage of Sainthood, known…
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