# \#vinaya **URL:** https://classicaltheravada.org/tag/vinaya/28.md [Latest](https://classicaltheravada.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://classicaltheravada.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://classicaltheravada.org/tags.md) --- ## [Why Theravada Bhikkhuni Ordination Is Invalid: Vinaya, Lineage, and Scriptural Arguments.](https://classicaltheravada.org/t/why-theravada-bhikkhuni-ordination-is-invalid-vinaya-lineage-and-scriptural-arguments/2253)
**Author:** [@Richard](https://classicaltheravada.org/u/Richard)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2026, 9:25am UTC](https://classicaltheravada.org/t/why-theravada-bhikkhuni-ordination-is-invalid-vinaya-lineage-and-scriptural-arguments/2253 "2026-03-31T09:25:15Z")
Right now in the world there are no Theravada Buddhist bhikkhunis. It is also not possible to re-establish the Theravada bhikkhuni sangha order according to the Tipitaka the Buddhist scriptures. And those who pose as mod… --- ## [Is it possible to justify monks using mobile phones?](https://classicaltheravada.org/t/is-it-possible-to-justify-monks-using-mobile-phones/2120)
**Author:** [@Trekmentor](https://classicaltheravada.org/u/Trekmentor)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2025, 10:00am UTC](https://classicaltheravada.org/t/is-it-possible-to-justify-monks-using-mobile-phones/2120 "2025-11-25T10:00:59Z")
Is it possible to justify monks using mobile phones by drawing parallels to what’s in Vinaya? As per the Pali Canon, I have seen that the Lord Buddha had explicitly allowed many things that monks should use. So I wonder… --- ## [Sayadaw Kumarabhivamsa](https://classicaltheravada.org/t/sayadaw-kumarabhivamsa/2065)
**Author:** [@bksubhuti](https://classicaltheravada.org/u/bksubhuti)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2025, 5:11am UTC](https://classicaltheravada.org/t/sayadaw-kumarabhivamsa/2065 "2025-09-29T05:11:07Z")
Here is a small piece I wrote for a book that will come out in honor of Ven Sayadaw Kumarabhivamsa’s 50th birthday. I mean every word. If you are looking to go to Asia to meditate. I don’t know any other teacher that … --- ## [Are Buddhist Monks Allowed to Use Money?](https://classicaltheravada.org/t/are-buddhist-monks-allowed-to-use-money/355)
**Author:** [@bksubhuti](https://classicaltheravada.org/u/bksubhuti)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2025, 6:04am UTC](https://classicaltheravada.org/t/are-buddhist-monks-allowed-to-use-money/355 "2025-07-24T06:04:50Z")
Are Buddhist monks allowed to use money? The short answer is that monks are definitely not allowed to even touch money for all traditions; Theravāda, Mahayāna, and Tibetan. However, it is very common for monks to not onl… --- ## [Historical caste discrimination leading to the formation of nikāyas](https://classicaltheravada.org/t/historical-caste-discrimination-leading-to-the-formation-of-nikayas/1777)
**Author:** [@renaldo](https://classicaltheravada.org/u/renaldo)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2025, 4:02am UTC](https://classicaltheravada.org/t/historical-caste-discrimination-leading-to-the-formation-of-nikayas/1777 "2025-04-17T04:02:45Z")
I was aware that caste stratification was a feature of Sri Lankan culture, but I have to admit I was pretty surprised to stumble upon this passage: "The overriding authority of the ruler in religious affairs was demonst… --- ## [Bargain and Pārājika (opinion)](https://classicaltheravada.org/t/bargain-and-parajika-opinion/1396)
**Author:** [@Panna](https://classicaltheravada.org/u/Panna)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2025, 6:43pm UTC](https://classicaltheravada.org/t/bargain-and-parajika-opinion/1396 "2025-02-19T18:43:14Z")
:yo-yo: “Is a monk allowed to bargain?” Ven. Kavinanda asked. :yo-yo: No, he isn’t. Why? Because bargaining is the kind of forcible theft (Pasayhāvahāra) which is included in 25 kinds of theft. Forcible theft means tak… --- ## [Requirements for Freedom From Nissaya and Preceptor](https://classicaltheravada.org/t/requirements-for-freedom-from-nissaya-and-preceptor/1442)
**Author:** [@bksubhuti](https://classicaltheravada.org/u/bksubhuti)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2025, 2:53pm UTC](https://classicaltheravada.org/t/requirements-for-freedom-from-nissaya-and-preceptor/1442 "2025-01-30T14:53:54Z")
You are asking about the requirements for a preceptor according to the pali. I think “knowing” means memorized. I recall it is very difficult to become a real preceptor. I think that commentaries applies as to all th… --- ## [Why is Theravada Buddhism opposed to the revival of the Bhikkhuni order in Sri Lanka?](https://classicaltheravada.org/t/why-is-theravada-buddhism-opposed-to-the-revival-of-the-bhikkhuni-order-in-sri-lanka/1457)
**Author:** [@iviscun](https://classicaltheravada.org/u/iviscun)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2024, 2:24pm UTC](https://classicaltheravada.org/t/why-is-theravada-buddhism-opposed-to-the-revival-of-the-bhikkhuni-order-in-sri-lanka/1457 "2024-12-09T14:24:02Z")
Please forgive me from the very outset of raising this question, as I have somewhat limited knowledge of the topic, and would like to illuminate this subject for myself. I appreciate all comments and feedback in advance,… --- ## [How to properly distinguish sentient beings?](https://classicaltheravada.org/t/how-to-properly-distinguish-sentient-beings/176)
**Author:** [@ekocare](https://classicaltheravada.org/u/ekocare)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2024, 9:27pm UTC](https://classicaltheravada.org/t/how-to-properly-distinguish-sentient-beings/176 "2024-10-27T21:27:58Z")
How to properly distinguish sentient beings? (specially tiny ones) We know the aggregates which have mentality/Nama are sentient beings, in theory. But what is the “practical criteria” to distinguish living beings? … --- ## [How relevant is the Chapter on Medicine (Bhesajjakkhandhaka) to the life of a modern bhikkhu(ni)?](https://classicaltheravada.org/t/how-relevant-is-the-chapter-on-medicine-bhesajjakkhandhaka-to-the-life-of-a-modern-bhikkhu-ni/1382)
**Author:** [@iviscun](https://classicaltheravada.org/u/iviscun)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2024, 7:36pm UTC](https://classicaltheravada.org/t/how-relevant-is-the-chapter-on-medicine-bhesajjakkhandhaka-to-the-life-of-a-modern-bhikkhu-ni/1382 "2024-09-09T19:36:42Z")
The Vinaya rules contain an elaborate chapter that addresses the use of medicinal treatments, nutritional guidelines, plant and animal-based apothecary, as well as permissions and allowances of appropriate instruments, m… --- ## [Nice talk on vinaya and not touching money](https://classicaltheravada.org/t/nice-talk-on-vinaya-and-not-touching-money/1354)
**Author:** [@bksubhuti](https://classicaltheravada.org/u/bksubhuti)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2024, 2:15am UTC](https://classicaltheravada.org/t/nice-talk-on-vinaya-and-not-touching-money/1354 "2024-08-20T02:15:10Z")
Ven Sarana (now Jansen), gave a wonderful talk on vinaya. It should be seen by everyone. I wish him all the best. His channel leaves a legacy of great dhamma. If someone can record the sources from the slides that wo… --- ## [Naming of Bhikkhus](https://classicaltheravada.org/t/naming-of-bhikkhus/1144)
**Author:** [@RobertK](https://classicaltheravada.org/u/RobertK)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2024, 9:02am UTC](https://classicaltheravada.org/t/naming-of-bhikkhus/1144 "2024-03-10T09:02:42Z")
Could I request monks to bestow me X name when I ordain? I quite fancy the name Anattādassana as it is axiomatically related to Anattā. --- ## [BMC Misinterprets 3rd Parajika and says "Arranging someone else for (own) Suicide is Murder"](https://classicaltheravada.org/t/bmc-misinterprets-3rd-parajika-and-says-arranging-someone-else-for-own-suicide-is-murder/765)
**Author:** [@ekocare](https://classicaltheravada.org/u/ekocare)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2023, 2:08pm UTC](https://classicaltheravada.org/t/bmc-misinterprets-3rd-parajika-and-says-arranging-someone-else-for-own-suicide-is-murder/765 "2023-06-09T14:08:17Z")
BMC has redefined a Phrase in 3rd Parajika (Murder) rule and conclude that “Assisted Suicide” is “Murder”. BMC (Thanissaro) page 81: b) Arranging an assassin. As the rule indicates, a bhikkhu may commit an offense un… --- ## [How respected is the Vinaya in Pa-Auk?](https://classicaltheravada.org/t/how-respected-is-the-vinaya-in-pa-auk/781)
**Author:** [@LifelessAtta](https://classicaltheravada.org/u/LifelessAtta)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2023, 1:40pm UTC](https://classicaltheravada.org/t/how-respected-is-the-vinaya-in-pa-auk/781 "2023-06-09T13:40:02Z")
Hello, Venerable Bhikkhu Subhuti’s article about where to be ordained as a monk, raised this question in my mind: to what extent is Vinaya respected at Pa-Auk monasteries ? Apparently, relative to Thai monasteries, Pa-… --- ## [A Monastery with No Modern Devices Whatsoever](https://classicaltheravada.org/t/a-monastery-with-no-modern-devices-whatsoever/226)
**Author:** [@ekocare](https://classicaltheravada.org/u/ekocare)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2022, 9:10pm UTC](https://classicaltheravada.org/t/a-monastery-with-no-modern-devices-whatsoever/226 "2022-10-07T21:10:46Z")
Someone: I would like to ask, if anyone here have some informations about monasteries, where monks … don’t use modern technologies like phones, internet etc. Otherone: In Wat Pah Nanachat monks don’t use internet, … --- ## [Sinhala Medium Abhidhamma and Vinaya Lectures](https://classicaltheravada.org/t/sinhala-medium-abhidhamma-and-vinaya-lectures/122)
**Author:** [@ekocare](https://classicaltheravada.org/u/ekocare)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2022, 9:55pm UTC](https://classicaltheravada.org/t/sinhala-medium-abhidhamma-and-vinaya-lectures/122 "2022-04-06T21:55:42Z")
Some websites which offer classical Theravada resources such as Lectures, Sermons, Books, Zoom classes …etc in Sinhala Medium. Mahaviharaya- Affiliated to Diddeniya Forest Monastery of Sri Kalyani Yogasrama Samstha …