Will people who ordain gain more merit from their studies during the Buddhist Lent season than ordination at other times.
It is a tradition to have our children ordain for the duration of the Buddhist Lent season so that they can study Buddhism. I would like to know if they gain more merit from their studies during this period than ordination at other times.
Jakarta Temple Honors the Old Ways of Buddhist Monks
Ordaining for One’s Parents Brings Merit
In this day and age of ever-present temptations and perpetual pressure to make a living, it is especially rare to find any family with a son who ordains as a Buddhist monk for at least the period of Buddhist Lent
KATHINA CEREMONY B.E. 2554 (2011)
At the end of Buddhist Lent a joyful moment comes to the hearts of all Buddhists. It is the time of the very special annual Robe Offering ceremony, called the Kathina.
Dhammacakkapavattana Sutta: The Sermon#3
This is the practice of self-denial or self-mortification-which is a non-Buddhist practice. It is one of many practices favoured by non-Buddhist ascetics such as Niganthas
The Morning Alms Round to 2,000,000 Monks Nationwide
The Morning Alms Round is a noble culture from the Buddha Time and is a smart way to keep Buddhism. The amount of receivers has been expanded many times and this wonderful success will inspire the new generation to love and keep Buddhism, the religion of causes and effects, along with Thailand and the world.
Letter of Explanation - Mes Aynak
Afghan Ambassador in Pakistan informed the attitude of Afghan Government that the government is willing to preserve the ancient Buddhist Place "Mes Aynak."
Please come together to drive the first foundation pile of Pathumrattana Dhamma Cetiya
The Khong River is the source of civilization for many nationalities. The International Buddha Park is being established to be a center of mind for Buddhists. Please come together to drive the first foundation pile of Pathumrattana Dhamma Cetiya at the park for a big merit and to strengthen the good connection.
Office of National Buddhism arranged the Morning Alms Round since Vesak Day
Office of National Buddhism arranged the Morning Alms Round to 986 Monks since Vesak Day
The Chief of Buddhist Missionaries Visitted a Center of Dhammakaya Temple
