A02 Buddhism Questions

A02 Buddhism Questions

1. There is no reason for modern Buddhists to be ordained

   • Is
     • Morally challenging. ie. the 10 precepts, 311 nuns, 227 monks
     • Support of the monastic sangha
     • Example of people further along the spiritual path
     • Harder to be a Buddhists in modern society, monastic would make this easier
     • unlikely to be enlightened especially in Theravada tradition- origin of the split
   • Isn't
     • Still have access to the 3 jewels
     • Follow the 5 precepts to challenge them and can take on the precepts for monks and nuns without being ordained
     • Still gain punya and good karma through dana, field of merit, gain good rebirth, work way towards enlightenment