Ordination and Disrobing in Theravada Buddhism: The Sangha as a Barometer of the Community
Much has been written about motivations for becoming a monk in Theravada societies. This article examines the other end of the process, the monk’s ‘re-entering’ society. It begins by looking at the motives for becoming a monk, and the difference between the lifelong commitment typical of Sri Lanka a...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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Equinox
2014
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Religions of South Asia
Year: 2014, Volume: 8, Issue: 1, Pages: 97-108 |
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Theravada
B Buddhism B Ordination B monk B disrobing |
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