The Ordination Procedure & Some Vinaya Rules – Foreword (eng)

THE ORDINATION PROCEDURE & SOME VINAYA RULES – FOREWORD

NAMO TASSA BHAGAVATO ARAHATO SAMMASAMBUDDHASSA

There were occasions when we found it difficult to ordain foreigners because we did not have any book in Eng1ish that gave relevant information on the procedure of ordination or on the Vinaya. We felt an urgent need to remedy the situation. As a result this booklet was first compiled and printed in 1986, and this second edition has now been prepared after careful revision. It may be helpful for those who are in need of this information.

We write this booklet based on Pali Texts, their Commentaries and two other treatises on the vinaya, namely, Patimokkha by Nyanamoli Thera and The Buddhist Monastic Code by Bhikkhu (Jeffrey) Thanissaro. We have got many technical terms and expressions from the two treatises. We are, therefore, deeply indebted to both authors.

Ashin Janakabhivamsa
Chanmyay Sayadaw
January 1, 1997,
Chanmyay Yeiktha Meditation Centre,
Yangon, Myanmar