Sanghas

Question 1

What is a Sangha

Answer 1

an assembly - a group of people who follow the Dhamma and the Buddhist teachings.
The community of Bhikkus and Buddhists

Question 2

What is a Vihara

Answer 2

‘resting place’ - a Buddhist monastery

Question 3

What does the lay Sangha do?

Answer 3

Supports the monastic Sangha by providing the Bhikkus with alms (food and donations of money.)

Question 4

What would the Bhikkus do in return to the lay Sangha

Answer 4

The vihara will contribute to the life of the community and acts as a community centre and a school, where bhikkus not only teach children how to read and write but also teach adults how to build farm etc.

Question 5

What do mahyana buddhists believe about monks and enlightenement

Answer 5

They beleive that becoming a monk or nun gives thema unique opporutnity to wrok towards enlightenement. They claim that everyone who lives and works in thre real world have equal access to buddhahood.

Question 6

Why might a person join the Sangha

Answer 6

• Its part of the three jewels
• To join a community of Buddhsits
• To become closer the Buddha and enlightenement
• to understand the Buddhist teachings