Can a monk retain property that he had as a layperson?
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Can a monk retain property that he had as a layperson?
Also, can a monk receive property that has been passed to him as inheritance?
Is a monk also allowed to accept property donated to him by lay devotees and which has been transferred to his name?
What is the Vinaya’s stance on this?
Does the Vinaya also allow for monks to sell/transact property that has been donated to them in order to buy, for instance, another piece of land in an area that is more suitable for spiritual activities?
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If there is a steward who does the arranging for the bhikkhu in the proper manner then certain things would be allowable.
However, there are very strict guidelines about this.
Practically speaking, bhikkhus in Thailand are not ordered to renounce all their property, etc., when they receive ordination.
The majority of bhikkhus in Thailand will return to laylife within a certain period.
Bhikkhus who are serious about dedicating their life to the Holy Life will obviously take the Lord Buddha as their example and like Him renounce all that is worldly.
There are specific rules, not covered in this work, about Community land and property, and the different ways they are managed.
Learn more about the Theravadin Buddhist Monk’s Rules here:
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