What are the Buddhist states?
Buddhism is the dominant religion in Bhutan, Myanmar, Cambodia, Mainland China, Hong Kong, Japan, Tibet, Laos, Macau, Mongolia, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Kalmykia and Vietnam. Large Buddhist populations live in North Korea, Nepal, India and South Korea.
Where was Buddhist monasticism?
Monasticism flourished in Northwest India under the Kūṣāṇa kings, and as time went on Buddhist monasticism spread along the central Asian trade routes into China, Korea, Japan, Southeast Asia, and Tibet.
When did Buddhist monasticism start?
Originally, bhikkus were the mendicant followers of the Buddha (6th century bc) who had left their families and worldly pursuits in order to meditate and to apply the Buddha’s teachings to their everyday life.
What is the lay Sangha?
The lay Sangha describes the non-ordained members of the Buddhist community. Bhikkus receive food every day from the lay community in a systematic way. At festivals, the lay community donate to the monastery and temple, making offerings of food and new robes, and helping with cleaning or building work.
Why do different monastic orders exist?
The Different Orders. As monasticism flourished, different orders arose which addressed what they considered the most pressing concerns of their time, a certain demographic of the population they felt called to serve, or some different way of honoring God which did not quite fit with other orders.
How many monastic rules are there?
Introduction: A History Created Backwards We depend to an enormous degree on the sources that he has provided for us. The Codex (in the Munich manuscript, Bayerische Staatsbibliothek, Clm 28118) is by far the most extensive early medieval collection of monastic rules: twenty-four rules for monks and six rules for nuns.
What is the name for a Buddhist monastic order?
The generic term for the Buddhist monastic order is the sangha; the terms denoting the order in all Buddhist countries are literal translations of the Indian word.
Who created Buddhist monasticism?
The Sangha or community of ordained Buddhist bhikkhus (“beggar” or “one who lives by alms”.) and original bhikkhunis (nuns) was founded by Gautama Buddha during his lifetime over 2500 years ago.