Question

Ques-1 mention any two features of monk's life?

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Answer 1

❍ Answer —

• They live lives of mendicancy, and go on a morning almsround (Pali: pindapata) every day.
• The local people give food for the monks to eat, though the monks are not permitted to positively ask for anything.
• The monks live in monasteries, and have an important function in traditional Asian society.

★ More information —

★ Types of Monasticism— The two basic kinds of monasticism are eremitic (a hermit lifestyle) and cenobitic (a communal lifestyle). Both types have variations, and they are found in most major religions.

★ Main function of monks —

Monks and nuns performed may roles in the middle ages. They provided shelter, they taught others to read and write, prepared medicine, sewed clothes for others, and helped others in times of need. They spent most of their time praying and meditating.