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I know there is the practice of "lay ordination" in Mahayana schools (especially Zen). Anyone know if Theravada Buddhism has a similar practice? Thanks! LarryR( talk) 18:39, 21 November 2006 (UTC)
FWIW, while awaiting a response from others, I'm reminded that, on Uposatha days in southeast Asian communities, there is a "ceremony" (Pali: uposathaŋ samādiyati) during which a layman requests the Eight Precepts from a monastic. (See, for instance, the PED entry for "Uposatha".) Thought I'd just mention this here for the possible pending edit of this article where I might create a new section on "Lay ceremonies" or "Theravadin ceremony"/"Mahayana ordination," etc. LarryR( talk) 22:20, 1 December 2006 (UTC)
Hi Larry, good subject, but as far as I can see it has nothing to do with the subject of this page?? rudy 20:48, 24 October 2007 (UTC)
Upasaka is a sanskrit term who literal meaning is attendant. In practice, an upasaka is an ardent devotee or a complete follower of a particular path or deity.
For example, a Srividya Upasaka, means the person has taken the Srividya method of worship. A Krishna upasaka, means he has taken up complete worship of Lord Krishna. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Karthik ( talk • contribs) 09:12, 18 December 2011 (UTC)
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I know there is the practice of "lay ordination" in Mahayana schools (especially Zen). Anyone know if Theravada Buddhism has a similar practice? Thanks! LarryR( talk) 18:39, 21 November 2006 (UTC)
FWIW, while awaiting a response from others, I'm reminded that, on Uposatha days in southeast Asian communities, there is a "ceremony" (Pali: uposathaŋ samādiyati) during which a layman requests the Eight Precepts from a monastic. (See, for instance, the PED entry for "Uposatha".) Thought I'd just mention this here for the possible pending edit of this article where I might create a new section on "Lay ceremonies" or "Theravadin ceremony"/"Mahayana ordination," etc. LarryR( talk) 22:20, 1 December 2006 (UTC)
Hi Larry, good subject, but as far as I can see it has nothing to do with the subject of this page?? rudy 20:48, 24 October 2007 (UTC)
Upasaka is a sanskrit term who literal meaning is attendant. In practice, an upasaka is an ardent devotee or a complete follower of a particular path or deity.
For example, a Srividya Upasaka, means the person has taken the Srividya method of worship. A Krishna upasaka, means he has taken up complete worship of Lord Krishna. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Karthik ( talk • contribs) 09:12, 18 December 2011 (UTC)
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