Lamar University - How Did You Parents React to You Becoming a Monk?

Bhante Kassapa Bhikkhu was invited by Dr. Raul Garcia, professor of Philosophy at Lamar University, to be guest lecturer on the religion and philosophy of Buddhism. This was recorded on September 20, 2007. This clip is of a student asking Bhante Kassapa how his parents reacted to him becoming a Buddhist Monk. You can read Dhamma Talks and learn more about Bhante Kassapa Bhikkhu at his website, http://www.kassapa.org.

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[RevKassapa]

You may go to my website kassapa.org. If you are nearby, you might want to come to temple. Or e-mail me at bhante_kassapa@yahoo.com. Theravada is the older form of Buddhism and is a more focused of the experience of practice, meditation, self perfection and increasing knowledge of the texts and the self. Please let me know if I can help. K

[DRAGONKINGOFTIBET]

IM A MAHAYANA BUDDHIST PERSON . I HAVE HEARD GR8 REVIEWS ABT THERAVADA BUDDHISM AS WELL. LET ME KNOW IF THEIR R CERTAIN CLUBS AND RELIGIOUS BOOKS ON IT IN ENGLISH I COULD READ , CHEERS.

[doubleestark]

I think that becoming a security guard where one could practice meditation and chanting is a good way to make a smooth transition from becoming a lay person to becoming a samanera. Maybe taking anagarika and becoming a security guard and then transitioning to fully go forth is a good idea.

[tsukemaru1]

thank you very much for your service. you have my honor. But i have a suggested correction to your statement. "taking your teachings to war" states that you are at war with with his teachings. "I am taking your teaching with me to war" is more appropriate. Thank you.

[AryaSravaka]

may triple gems bless u , soldier

[HellgrindMp]

I miss you i joined the army and left the temple you will always be in my heart im taking your teachings to war...