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The Daily Schedule of a Buddhist Monk
The Daily Schedule of a Buddhist Monk
The Daily Schedule of a Buddhist Monk
The Steps in Becoming a Monk
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What time do monks wake up at?
3:00am
100
Where do students go after the first chanting session?
The study hall
100
How long is a monks day?
19 hours
100
How many main stages are there in becoming a Buddhist monk?
2
100
Name 3 possessions that are kept by Buddhist monks?


(Hint: There are 7)

Robes, An alms bowl, Belt, Razor, A filter for drinking water, A staff, Toothpick 


200

What is the wooden bell shaped percussion instrument called that wakes up the monks?

A Mokt'at
200
Where do the meditating monks go after the first chanting session?
The Meditation Hall


200
What time does a monks day end?
10:00pm
200
At what age does a boy enter into the monastery as a novice?   
7-8 years old
200
What are the three types of robes called?

1. Double robe

2. Upper robe

3. Lower robe 

300
What is the first thing monks do when they wake up?
They wash and put away their bedding
300
At what time is lunch?
Midday or noon (12:00pm)


300
How many meals do monks get in a day?
About 4
300
What are 2 things the senior monk is responsible for teaching?
Buddhist rituals, philosophy, scriptures, or anything he deems necessary
300
What additional possessions do monks get today that the monks didn't get before?
A warm jacket and sometimes an umbrella
400
At what time is the second session of chanting and the offering of rice?
10:30am
400
Why do the monks chant at lunch


(Hint: Has something to do with food)

It is to remind themselves that food is for sustaining the body and not for greed.


400
How many times in total do monks chant in a day?

4 times

400
When does the ordination in the second stage take place?
When a man turns 20 and is able to read, write, and chant
400
Besides shaving his head when a monk is ordained, what are the other 2 things done at the ordination?
He takes a religious name and wears appropriate robes
500
What does the offering of rice represent?

To mark the Buddha’s habit of eating once a day


500
At what time do the temple bells announce more chanting?
6:00pm
500
What follows after the 6:00pm chanting and supper?
Quiet study or meditation
500
Why does a monk shave his head?

As a sign to reject vanity (excessive pride in or admiration of one's own appearance or achievements)

500
How many Precepts do the boys take in the first stage?
10