Significance of Monk
Synonyms: Monastic, Ascetic, Friar, Recluse, Religious, Brother, Hermit, Devotee, Holy man, Cleric, Contemplative, Friars
In Malay: Shami; In Spanish: Bhikshu; In Dutch: Monnik; In Finnish: Munkki; In German: Der Bhikshu; In Swedish: Munk; In French: Moine
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Buddhist concept of 'Monk'
In Buddhism, a monk is a male member of the monastic community who dedicates himself to spiritual growth by following the teachings of the Buddha, adhering to specific rules, and renouncing worldly life for enlightenment.
From: Vinaya Pitaka (3): Khandhaka
(1) Members of a religious community who are dedicated to spiritual practice and guidance, as mentioned throughout the text.[1] (2) Refers to the community of monks who are the recipients of the Lord's communication.[2] (3) Members of a religious community discussed in the text, who have a role in addressing the actions of the debtor.[3] (4) Members of a religious community that engage in spiritual practices and adherence to certain beliefs.[4] (5) Members of the religious community who seek guidance from teachers and preceptors, and are affected by the nullifications of their guidance.[5]
From: Dhammapada (Illustrated)
(1) A member of the Buddhist monastic community who has renounced worldly life to pursue spiritual goals, as illustrated by the case of Devadatta.[6] (2) Individuals who follow the Buddha's teachings and strive for spiritual advancement, as exemplified by the behavior and actions discussed in the text.[7] (3) Members of the Buddhist community who are being taught lessons on care, mindfulness, and moral behavior by the Buddha.[8] (4) Individuals who have renounced worldly life to pursue spiritual practice and study, following the teachings of the Buddha.[9] (5) Individuals who have renounced worldly pleasures to pursue a spiritual path, often characterized by their observance of moral codes.[10]
From: Vinaya Pitaka (1): Bhikkhu-vibhanga (the analysis of Monks� rules)
(1) A male member of the monastic community; in the context refers to another monk related to the dispute.[11] (2) A male member of a monastic community dedicated to spiritual practice and adherence to ethical rules.[12] (3) A member of a religious community who follows specific disciplinary rules, as referenced throughout the text.[13] (4) A person who has renounced worldly life to pursue spiritual development, particularly within the Buddhist tradition.[14] (5) A male member of the religious order, understood in the context of the robe assignment and training rules.[15]
From: Maha Buddhavamsa—The Great Chronicle of Buddhas
(1) The members of the Buddhist monastic community who dedicate their lives to practice the Dhamma and follow the teachings of the Buddha.[16] (2) A holy figure representing renunciation and the spiritual path that enlightened Prince Vipassi toward his final decision.[17] (3) A follower of the Buddha, particularly the five hundred monks mentioned in the story who accompany the Buddha.[18] (4) A title referring to individuals who joined the Buddhist monastic community inspired by the Buddha's teachings.[19]
From: Vinaya Pitaka (2): Bhikkhuni-vibhanga (the analysis of Nun� rules)
(1) Religious individuals who inquired about the nun's behavior and were addressed by the lord.[20] (2) The group of monks who were informed of the situation regarding nun Thullananda's requests and who reported it to the lord.[21] (3) The male monastics who were informed of the incident involving Thullananda and observed the established rules.[22] (4) Men in the monastic community, referenced as engaging in discussions about the propriety of the nuns' actions.[23]
From: Patipada (path of practice)
(1) Monks are those who should do their duties without letting go of their mindfulness and wisdom, which are factors of their Dhamma work, and they should wash, wipe dry, and put away their bowls after meals, then turn to other things such as the walking meditation.[24] (2) The monks are individuals who are concerned only with their own practice, and the author describes the mindful and self-controlled manner in which the monks eat, emphasizing contemplation and awareness during the process.[25]
From: Apadana commentary (Atthakatha)
(1) A person who has renounced worldly life to follow a spiritual path, particularly in Buddhism.[26] (2) A person who has taken religious vows, in this case, referring to the Bodhisat after His renunciation.[27] (3) The fourth omen that illuminated for the Bodhisat a possible path of renunciation and spiritual pursuit, leading to the idea of monkhood.[28]
From: Mahavastu (great story)
(1) A term for one who has attained a state of enlightenment and is no longer liable to rebirth.[29]
From: Bodhisattvacharyavatara
(1) The religious community present who are considering what type of recitation Shantideva should perform.[30]
From: Blue Annals (deb-ther sngon-po)
(1) A religious figure involved in the assembly discussion regarding the temple's dedication.[31]
Jain concept of 'Monk'
In Jainism, a Monk is an individual who renounces worldly life for spiritual practice, follows specific disciplines, participates in dialogues seeking enlightenment, and is dedicated to religious pursuits and wisdom.
From: Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra
(1) A group of individuals who have taken monastic vows and live a religious life.[32] (2) Individuals who have taken vows to live a life dedicated to religious practice and discipline, often associated with Buddhism.[33]
From: Bhagavati-sutra (Viyaha-pannatti)
(1) The participants in the discussion who address Mahavira, seeking enlightenment about celestial beings and their attributes.[34] (2) Religious figures that are part of the dialogue.[35]
From: Sutrakritanga (English translation)
(1) A wise character who understands the true nature of the lotus-pool and successfully retrieves the lotus using his wisdom.[36] (2) An individual who has renounced worldly life in pursuit of spiritual practice and adheres to specific disciplines and teachings.[37]
The concept of Monk in local and regional sources
The summary emphasizes that "Monk" refers to individuals devoted to spiritual studies in Hinduism, who renounce worldly attachments, like marriage, to pursue enlightenment, often seen as speakers about spirituality and social issues.
From: The Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda
(1) A person whose robe was honored, due to the evil effect of the religion of a monastic order.[38] (2) This is the title or description used in the text to refer to the person who is writing and responding in the correspondence.[39] (3) The monks are those who specifically study the spiritual portion of the religion of the Hindus, and in that portion, there is no caste.[40] (4) This term is mentioned in conjunction with the river, and it is used to describe the Swami's pure state, and the longing for freedom, and the idea that the pureness is present in his journey.[41] (5) Monks are those who were the only ones who could reach nirvana according to Buddhism, and their advent led to the development of all monasticism, which meant the degeneration of women.[42]
From: Bede's Ecclesiastical History of England
(1) The individual is mentioned as one who takes vows, and they are instructed to curb themselves more strictly by continence, and to bear the form of the crown of thorns on their head.[43] (2) Individuals, both Scots and English, who were placed in the monasteries built by Colman, and who lived according to religious rules.[44] (3) The monks are the ones to whose service Wilfrid gave himself, and strove diligently to learn and practice those things which belong to monastic purity.[45] (4) This is a person who has adopted the name and habit, and has chosen to live a religious life, dedicating themselves to spiritual pursuits.[46] (5) Pope Boniface assembled a synod of the bishops of Italy to prescribe rules for their life and peace, and Mellitus also sat among them, and they were a part of the Church.[47]
From: History of Science in South Asia
(1) This refers to individuals living in monasteries, and is mentioned in the provided text, and used as a source for information.[48]
From: Triveni Journal
(1) The monks are a group of people who are part of the monastic order and are associated with the Lord, and Nanda is converted to their order.[49]
From: Village Folk-tales of Ceylon (Sri Lanka), vol. 1-3
(1) A Buddhist figure who predicted the youth's death and provided a cryptic answer about when it would occur based on a drop of rain.[50]