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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: The individual should have already studied Buddhist teachings, practiced diligently, and developed a strong commitment to the monastic life, to the extent that they no longer feel attached to worldly life. Their determination to ordain must be unwavering.…

  • 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: Ignorance (Avijjā): This is the fundamental delusion or lack of understanding inherent in all sentient beings. This ignorance is the root cause of the entire chain of dependent…

  • 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: Investigation of Dhamma (Dhamma Vicaya): The ability to clearly discern right from wrong without confusion. Energy (Viriya): A strong and unwavering determination and effort. Joy (Pīti): A deep and abiding sense of happiness and…

  • 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. Contemplation of the body involves maintaining awareness of the body in all activities, whether walking, standing, sitting, or lying down. With the mind settled with…

  • 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…

  • 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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JANNA is the pen name of a certain monk who does not wish to use his real name. He is likely mature enough to understand that fame, wealth, and glory are as fleeting as morning mist.

In Pali, “JANNA” means purity, so it’s unclear which country he’s from. However, he seems to have studied the Nikaya scriptures.

Although he writes about Buddhism, he appears to desire unity with other religions to contribute to the cause of world peace. He attempts to demonstrate how differences can complement one another…

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