bhikkhu

Noun

Meaning

bhikkhu (plural bhikkhus)

A male Buddhist monk or priest; one who follows all Buddhist precepts as a full member of the sangha.

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As Bhikkhu Bodhi notes, "The Suttas and commentaries do record a few cases of lay disciples attaining the final goal of Nirvana. Source: Internet

Bhikkhu Bodhi (2005) states: The word pāramī derives from parama, 'supreme,' and thus suggests the eminence of the qualities which must be fulfilled by a bodhisattva in the long course of his spiritual development. Source: Internet

A Complete Translation by Bhikkhu Bodhi. Source: Internet

Rahula 46 Bhikkhu Bodhi explains that these factors are not sequential, but components, and "with a certain degree of progress all eight factors can be present simultaneously, each supporting the others. Source: Internet

Higher ordination, conferring the status of a full Bhikkhu, is given only to men who are aged 20 or older. Source: Internet

Under the Five Precepts ethical code, Upāsaka and Upāsikā lay followers should abstain from sexual misconduct, while Bhikkhu and Bhikkhuni monastics should practice strict chastity. Source: Internet

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