The ordination ceremony for bhikkhus and bhikkunis stipulates that the candidate must have their parents' permission. Is the permission of both parents necessary, or does one suffice? What if one parent gives permission, while the other withholds it? Just seeking some clarification.
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Justin
A question (Parent permission and ordination)
A question (Parent permission and ordination)
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Re: A question (Parent permission and ordination)
Hi Justin,
Basically it's an issue only if it's made one...by that meaning if one is an adult, not in close contact, nor proximity (physically or mentally), without parental responsibility, than it's not...the opposite is if one's parents are dependent upon them, then it's to be considered one...the important thing is to have a clear conscience going into ordination that one is not going against one's parents wishes...either one...
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Basically it's an issue only if it's made one...by that meaning if one is an adult, not in close contact, nor proximity (physically or mentally), without parental responsibility, than it's not...the opposite is if one's parents are dependent upon them, then it's to be considered one...the important thing is to have a clear conscience going into ordination that one is not going against one's parents wishes...either one...
Be well...
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Re: A question (Parent permission and ordination)
how does it work according to the vinaya if one has children? (ie -has parental responsibility) -and also wive's wishes dont come into play?
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Re: A question (Parent permission and ordination)
To my knowledge wives and children, Vinaya wise, are not factors...
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Re: A question (Parent permission and ordination)
Greetings,
The suttas record many instances of people leaving wives and children as they go to the homeless life.
That said, I expect that it was socially more acceptable to do this back then than it is now.
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Retro.
The suttas record many instances of people leaving wives and children as they go to the homeless life.
That said, I expect that it was socially more acceptable to do this back then than it is now.
Metta,
Retro.
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Re: A question (Parent permission and ordination)
IIRC The Buddha left his wife and child
Anyway, the question on parents permission was one that's been rolling around my mind for a while now, so I'm glad it's been asked and answered well
With metta
Jack
Anyway, the question on parents permission was one that's been rolling around my mind for a while now, so I'm glad it's been asked and answered well
With metta
Jack
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Path Press - Ñāṇavīra Thera Dhamma Page - Ajahn Nyanamoli's Dhamma talks
'The Blessed One is the Teacher, I am a disciple. He is the one who knows, not I." - MN. 70 Kitagiri Sutta
Path Press - Ñāṇavīra Thera Dhamma Page - Ajahn Nyanamoli's Dhamma talks