In Theravāda Buddhism, monastic examinations comprise the annual examination system used in Myanmar (Burma) and Thailand to rank and qualify members of the Buddhist sangha, or community of Buddhist monks. Furthermore, certain variations of these examinations are also designed for laypeople who wish to study Buddhist teachings more profoundly.
In Theravāda Buddhism, monastic examinations comprise the annual examination system used in Myanmar (Burma) and Thailand to rank and qualify members of the Buddhist sangha, or community of Buddhist monks. Furthermore, certain variations of these examinations are also designed for laypeople who wish to study Buddhist teachings more profoundly.
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