Stillness Flowing (audiobook) 15 Chapter V: Lifeblood - Observances: Adding Layers
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Jan 15, 2021 Explore the intriguing world of monastic life as Luang Por highlights the Khandhakas' role in shaping daily practices. Discover the significance of alms rounds, morning rituals, and mindful eating. A humorous tale featuring a rat in an alms bowl teaches the value of attentiveness. Delve into the concept of simplicity revealing attachment and the practices promoting humility. Insights on respecting elders and maintaining social harmony underscore the teachings, culminating in the essential triad of Sila, Samadhi, and Panya for true liberation.
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Khandakas Shape Monastic Life
- The Khandakas contain most daily monastic conventions, not the Patimokkha, shaping minute conduct and ceremony.
- Luang Por noted the injunctions are so numerous they felt like "zillions," leading to varied local interpretations.
Minor Customs Build Lineage Identity
- Small distinctive practices (twice-monthly head shaving, rolled lower robe) created Wat Pa Pong identity and lineage cohesion.
- Luang Por adopted these from his studies and enforced them to strengthen Sangha unity.
Maintain And Make Your Own Robes
- Treat robes and bowl as constant mindfulness objects by inspecting and repairing them promptly.
- Luang Por insisted monks learn to cut, sew and dye their own robes rather than accept ready-made ones.