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Why do Bhikkhu need training? According to the tradition in Sri Lanka the main method of entering priesthood is to ordain a person in his childhood. There fore they need an education system which should be able to with stand any impact coming internally and externally. Pirivena education is the accepted well known education system for Bhikkhus which is coming from generation to generation to-date. Pirivena means small university like schools which can accommodate and educate large number of Bhikkhus which was started more than 1000 years ago as maha Viharara.

When the Young Bhikkhus grow up part of them are choosing Pirivena education while the others are pursuing the University education. Most of the Pirivena educated Bhikkhus lead a traditional way of life such as preaching Bana and chanting Pirith and conducting practice sessions of meditation to the lay people while they themselves cultivate their minds through meditation. Most of the Bhikkhus who are pursuing university education expect employment under the Government on the following subjects which they study in the university as academics. Some of the subjects are Sinhala, Pali & Buddhism, History & Archeology, Social science, Sanskrit etc. By working they expect a financially secured life to build their own temples mostly in the cities to serve the lay people better.

Founder of the BCC understood the problems what the above two categories are facing. As a remedial measure the Venerable thought of giving training for all the Bhikkhus practically and theoretically on the following manner.

01 Who is a real Bhikku?

02 How can he serve him self?

03 How can he serve the world?

04 How to be impartial in a Politically and economically diversified society?

Hence the founder Venerable Kirama Wimalajothi Thero plans to build a complete Bhikku training centre with all the facilities such as lecture halls, Auditorium, A complete library, reading rooms and accommodation. Foreign student Bhikkus also can improve their knowledge on Buddhism using these facilities.

You can get more information from www.buddhamahotsav.com