This lecture taught by Thanajayo Bhikkhu for the newly ordained International Monk who ordained in the Monk Life Thailand Program in March 2022. There are many places in the Buddhist texts mentions about how the Buddha would like monks to be trained. In this lecture, students will learn several core suttas of how good monks should train themselves.

Topic: What makes good monk?

Mahāassapura Sutta, MN 39

Ganakamoggallana Sutta, MN 107

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1.Hiri & Otappa

2.Purity of body, speech & thoughts

3.Pure in Livelihood

4.Senses Control

5.Moderation in Eating

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6.Practice Wakefulnes

7.Mindfulness & Awareness

8.Abandoning Hindrances

9.The Four Jhana

10.The Three Knowledge