Title	ð	Ordination procedure
	Author	ð	Somdet Phra Maha Samana Chao Krom Phraya Vajirananavarorasa

ORDINATION PROCEDURE

 Preface

 Introduction

 Chapter One: UPASAMPADA

 Chapter Two: THE VINAYA

         The Origins of the Buddha’s Ordinances

        Offences

        The Rewards of the Vinaya

Chapter Three: ORDINATION PROCEDURE

        Requesting the Going-Forth (Pabbajja)

        Basic Objects of Meditation

        Requesting the Refuges and Precepts

        Going to the Refuges

        Undertaking the Precepts

        Requesting Dependence (Nissaya)

        Scrutiny of the Bowl and Robes

        Informing the Sangha of the Examination of the Applicant

        Examination of the Applicant outside the Sangha

        Informing the Sangha that the Applicant Has Been Examined

        Requesting Acceptance (Upasampada)

        Examination of the Applicant inside the Sangha

        The Motion and the Three Announcements

Chapter Four: ADMONITION (ANUSASANA)

        The Four Supports

        The Four Things-never-to-be-done

Chapter Five: PRELIMINARY DUTIES FOR A NEW BHIKKHU

        Marking the Robes (Bindukappa)

        Determining for Use (Adhitthana)

        Relinquishing from Use (Paccuddharana)

        Sharing Ownership (Vikappa)

        Permission (Anujananam)

        Confession of offences (Apatti-patidesanam)

        Rains-residence (Vassavaso)

        Asking for Forgiveness (Khamapana-kammam)

        Inviting Admonition (Pavarana)

        Presentation of the Kathina Robe (Kathina)

        Requesting Dependence after Upasampada (Nissaya)

        Entering the Town during the “Wrong Time”

Chapter Six: DAILY CHANTING

        The Morning Chanting

        Reflection at the Moment of Using the Requisites

        Five Subjects for Frequent Reflection

        The Samanera’s Training

        The Evening Chanting

        Reflection after Using the Requisites

        Pervading the World with the Divine Abidings

APPENDICES  

        Four Protective Meditations

        The Dedication of Merit

        Stanzas for the Blessing of a New Bhikkhu

        The Ordination Procedure for Two or Three Applicants

        Voluntary Disrobing

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