Vassa is starting from July 8..
There will be sangha near me in monestry (five bhikkhus)
So what various types of good deeds one can perform so that I can get full benifit of this opportunity.
What rules should I follow..
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I’d recommend practicing the Recollection of the Sangha at all times and offering alms, robes, medicines, and other requisites to the Sangha (5 monks). Honestly, if you can, you should give as much as you can because this is a great opportunity to make immense merit that will support you in this life and the lives to come.
You can also do service such as cleaning the monastery for the Sangha.
Wishing loving-kindness towards the Sangha is also good.
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Yup I think I should stay near monestry so that I can offer them food on daily basis for four months ..I will try if it is possible
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You can make the most of the Vassa period by offering daily alms and participating in Dhamma study sessions with the monks when appropriate. When visiting the monastery, remain mindful: dress modestly, speak with gentleness, arrive at suitable times, and follow the monastery’s guidelines. You may also support the monks by assisting with maintenance tasks when needed. Any effort or support you offer during this sacred period accrues especially profound merit.
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Yes … so this monestry have pantry where they also cook food for monk.. monks go for alms round..and all donated good and cooked food gather together and eaten by monks and community
It is thai monastery..so I think it is thai tradition…
So is it ok to give cooking material to pantry on daily basis (vegitable, packed meat) if someone cannot able to donate monks everyday..??
Becouse to pantry we can donate material at any time ..
It occurs in Burma as well.
There’s no issue in contributing to the pantries instead if circumstances prevent you from doing so during the almsgiving rounds. What matters is your sincere intention and generous spirit in supporting the Sangha.
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I have this view that I should donate food that I personally like —
such as various kinds of meat (I spoke with a sāmaṇera there, and he said you can donate meat if it follows the Vinaya rule: not seen, not heard, not suspected),
and vegetables that I enjoy, like mushrooms and water spinach — not things like bitter gourd or others I don’t like.
He also told me:
“This food will sustain me for one day, but if you meditate, it will sustain you for a long time.” As I asked him how meditation is better than donation in generating merits
Offer them food, You can also follow the 8 precepts during the full/new/half moons during that period.
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I suggest you ensure that the food provided is both nutritious and beneficial for the monks. Whatever you offer, even the smallest amount, will gain merit for your generosity.
“Bhikkhus, a donor who gives food gives the recipients five things. What five? One gives life, beauty, happiness, strength, and discernment. (1) Having given life, one partakes of life, whether celestial or human. (2) Having given beauty, one partakes of beauty, whether celestial or human. (3) Having given happiness, one partakes of happiness, whether celestial or human. (4) Having given strength, one partakes of strength, whether celestial or human. (5) Having given discernment, one partakes of discernment, whether celestial or human. A donor who gives food gives the recipients these five things.”
The wise one is a giver of life,
strength, beauty, and discernment.
The intelligent one is a donor of happiness
and in turn acquires happiness.Having given life, strength, beauty,
happiness, and discernment,
one is long-lived and famous
wherever one is reborn.— AN 5.37
If you intend to offer any beverages or juices, be aware that some manufacturers may include alcohol in their ingredients. Similarly, certain packaged or ready-made foods may be prepared using alcohol, so it is important to exercise caution in this regard.
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Thanks this is very informative ..I will follow all rules for donations 
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Could you explain how one who gives food also gives discernment?
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Offering food nurtures both corporeal and mental well-being, creating the foundation for clear understanding and discernment (paṭibhāna). A nourished body supports the mental energy needed for studying and reflecting on the Dhamma. Thus, giving food directly helps the recipient’s spiritual growth. At the same time, the act of giving fosters practical wisdom by tuning us into others’ needs, the right timing, and appropriate measure. The commentary elucidates (paṭibhāna) as the capacity for skillful responsiveness in any circumstance [appropriate and spontaneous wit/wisdom]. a faculty that naturally evolves (drawing from the kammic outcomes) through intentional and mindful generosity.
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Wow this is somthing new information sadhu sadhu sadhu
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Beautiful answer. Thank you!
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