Buddhist+Monks+&There+Customs

= __**Buddhist Monks: There guide to Life**__ = Buddhist monks have a very strict and are very dedicated to there religion. Everything they do is based off the concept of Vinaya, which is a set of numerous rules which guide the Buddhist monk's throughout its life. For example a monk is allowed to collect and eat food between noon and dawn. In addition they are only allowed to eat cooked grain, fresh milk and sour milk and some other vegetables. Furthermore, a monk is prohibited from eating fruit or vegetables containing fertile seeds. Monks are usually seen to wear a orange or yellow robes which is considered the banner of the arahant ( a sign of a person striving towards the Purity, Wisdom) and the emblem of Buddhism. The robes are known to be made by hand as the older monks used to do the same, therefore to keep the tradition continuing modern day monks do the same. But of course modern technology can also produce the robes and the Buddhist monks still allow it. Furthermore monks are known to live in forests as they prefer living in solitude, silence and concentration. Also,Monks believe that objects such as luxurious beds and chairs are not necessary and a basic version is fine enough. When it comes to medicine, monks are allowed to use medicines but once they offered they cannot be stored longer than 7 after being offered. There are five medicines that are accepted by the Buddhist monks and they are ghee, navaniita, oil, honey, and suga and these five medicines are used to heal sick monks and be consumed any time of the day as there not seen as food. Monks are not allowed to pursue relationships and in fact, they are barely allowed to have any contact with females. Additionally, any physical contact and flirtatious talk is forbidden. If a Buddhist monk touches a woman in a sexual way, he commits a very serious offense requiring formal meetings of the community and a possibility of probation. In conclusion, these rules conclude what a monk has to do each day in order to live a a faithful and respectful life.

**__MLA Citation__**
1) "Bhikkhu Ariyesako".The Bhikkhus' Rule.The Bhikkhus' Rules A Guide for Laypeople. 3. Jan. 2011 

2)"Venerable Pannyavaro".Lay Guide to the Monks Rules. 4. Jan.2011 

3) Wikipedia contributors. "Vinaya." //Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia//. Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia, 27 Dec. 2010. Web. 5 Jan. 2011.

