Significance of Ordination
Synonyms: Appointment, Consecration, Commission, Installation, Authorization, Inauguration, Induction, Initiation
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Buddhist concept of 'Ordination'
Ordination in Buddhism is a formal, often ceremonial, process of entering monastic life. It involves taking vows, accepting the responsibilities of a monk or nun, and being accepted into the Buddhist community. This initiation may require specific conditions, parental permission, or guidance from a preceptor.
From: Vinaya Pitaka (3): Khandhaka
(1) Ordination is the process of becoming a monk, and it was difficult in the southern region of Avanti, requiring a group of ten monks, but the Lord later allowed ordination by a smaller group in border districts.[1] (2) This is a formal act that a fourfold Order of monks is not entitled to take part in.[2] (3) Yasa received this after requesting the going forth in the Lord's presence, marking his formal entry into the monastic life.[3] (4) The act of wishing for a specific religious ceremony was something that someone desired during that particular time period as stated in the provided text.[4] (5) The text mentions that the courtesan Addhakasi was anxious for this, and what line of conduct should be followed by her.[5]
From: Maha Buddhavamsa—The Great Chronicle of Buddhas
(1) Refers to the event just before Culia Rahulovada Sutta was preached, aiming to help Rahula achieve arahatship.[6] (2) The ritual act of becoming a monk, requested by Anuruddha amidst discussions of royal responsibilities and abandon of worldly life.[7] (3) The formal process of becoming a monk in Buddhism, which King Pukkusati sought from the Buddha after hearing the Dhamma.[8] (4) The process by which laypeople were welcomed into the monastic fold under the Buddha's guidance.[9] (5) The process by which Sona Kutikanna was admitted into the monkhood after fulfilling the required conditions set by his teacher.[10]
From: Vinaya (2): The Mahavagga
(1) The act of being admitted into a religious order, in this case, the admission of a person into the Bhikkhus order, which caused concern.[11] (2) It refers to the process by which a person becomes a monk, with different levels and requirements for acceptance and readmission after expulsion.[12] (3) The act of conferring the upasampada, which should only occur after a person has formally requested it from the Samgha.[13] (4) This refers to the formal process of becoming a member of the fraternity, which a specific type of person, based on the provided text, is not allowed to receive.[14]
From: Vinaya Pitaka (1): Bhikkhu-vibhanga (the analysis of Monks’ rules)
(1) The formal process by which a person is admitted into the monastic community as a fully ordained member.[15] (2) The process or state of being sanctioned as a monk, with implications related to the actions of hiding items.[16] (3) The formal process through which individuals become monks and take on the associated rules and responsibilities.[17]
From: Vinaya Pitaka (4): Parivara
(1) The inquiry regarding the act of ordination, along with its origins and evidence, reveals that, based on authoritative judgments, there are specifically two offences associated with the process of ordination.[18] (2) Ordination is the formal process by which an individual is accepted and consecrated into the monastic community.[19]
From: Vinaya Pitaka (2): Bhikkhuni-vibhanga (the analysis of Nun’ rules)
(1) Ordination is a process where a probationer seeks agreement from the Order to be formally recognized, with specific procedures outlined for requesting and receiving this agreement.[20] (2) Ordination, also referred to as upasampada, is the formal process by which an individual, in this case a probationer, can be formally accepted and initiated.[21]
From: Jataka tales [English], Volume 1-6
(1) The formal process by which the young man is permitted to become a monk, contingent upon receiving parental permission.[22]
From: Dhammapada (Illustrated)
(1) Ordination is the process of being admitted into the Buddhist monastic order, and for Mahapajapati Gotami, it was reckoned by her acceptance of the eight chief rules.[23]
From: Blue Annals (deb-ther sngon-po)
(1) Ordination is a formal process of becoming a monk, which yang dben pa underwent at the age of 14, and later took up again on the advice of the upadhyaya, signifying his commitment to religious life.[24] (2) The Dharmasvamin took up ordination because he felt contaminated by a woman, showing his commitment to monastic vows.[25] (3) He took up this after witnessing the arrival of the Religious protectors and the gods of gnyan thang lha receiving His Holiness.[26] (4) The formal process through which the boy received monastic vows at the age of eighteen.[27] (5) The process undertaken by rog she rab rgya mtsho to formally dedicate himself to the monastic life.[28]
From: Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra
(1) Ordination refers to the formal process of becoming a monk or bhikshu, involving both minor (pravrajya) and major (upasampad) steps, as Shariputra and Maudgalyayana received ordination at the Buddha’s call.[29] (2) This is a ceremony conferred upon Mrigashiras by the Bhagavat, marking his entry into the monastic life and the practice of celibacy.[30] (3) The process by which individuals, such as bhikshus and bhikshunis, are formally admitted into the monastic community.[31] (4) The formal ceremony through which an individual becomes a bhikshu or bhikshuni, contingent upon adhering to specific rules and precepts.[32] (5) The process by which the little boy received the status of a monk in the presence of Manjushri.[33]
From: Bodhisattvacharyavatara
(1) The process of conferring vows upon aspirants, with the exact time recorded on a certificate.[34]
From: Hualin International Journal of Buddhist Studies
(1) Ordinations are discussed throughout the text in various contexts, including the process of obtaining them, their role in medieval society, and their relationship with the precepts and lay practitioners.[35] (2) Ordination is mentioned in connection with Faxian's life, describing his full ordination and his subsequent search for the Vinaya.[36]
From: Apadana commentary (Atthakatha)
(1) The ceremonial act of becoming a monk, which Anuruddha and others underwent in their spiritual journey.[37]
The concept of Ordination in scientific sources
Ordination, according to regional sources, alters an individual's status and role within the Nigerian Baptist Convention (NBC). It marks a change within the religious structure.
From: Religions Journal (MDPI)
(1) Is the act of conferring holy orders, which womenpriests seek and perform, challenging the Roman Catholic Church's restriction to male candidates.[38] (2) It is a ritual performed by monks, allowing even snakes to convert to Buddhism and purify bad karmas. It offers sentient beings a path toward enlightenment within the Mahayana tradition.[39] (3) It is especially relevant for many Theravada Buddhists, especially from Thailand, where temporary forms of it are like a rite of passage for young men.[40] (4) Ordination is the process of becoming a monk, and women who sponsor an ordination can be given the honorific title of 'medaw', becoming honorary mothers.[41] (5) The process by which Carder became an ordained minister in the CBOQ, marking a significant step for women in the denomination.[42]
From: Sustainability Journal (MDPI)
(1) The arrangement of Datura innoxia communities and related environmental variables to identify key factors influencing their distribution and propagation is a method.[43]
From: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (MDPI)
(1) It is a method representing community composition, with stress values indicating the quality of data representation in two-dimensional space.[44]