Using the Alms-Bolw of Monk and novice in Buddhism

Abstract

         This article aims to present Using the Alms-Bolw of Monk and novice in Buddhism. According to disciplinary codes, the Buddha promulgated regulations for using alms-bowl as follows: 1) using alms-bowl for four requisites, 2) preceptor should introduce the important of using for the new comer, 3) using alms-bowl is one of the Buddha’ routine and 4) using for wandering activity. The disciplinary regulations also prohibited Buddhist monksnot to find new alms-bowl except wished-alms-bowl and not sell cotta alms-bowl. The Buddha not allowed his disciples to collect alms-bowl. Whoever violated his prohibition, he would punish according to disciplinary codes. The Buddha introduced his disciples to quit owns alms-bowl into 3 ways; 1) donate for Sangha, 2) donate for group and 3) donate for personality. For the regulation of getting new alms-bowl, the Buddha promulgated disciplinary rules by appointing one monk who is excellency in disciplinary codes and should compose 5 qualities; 1) without bias for love, 2) without bias for hate, 3) without bias for fascination and 4) without bias for fear and 5) he should know whether alms-bowl was changed or not.