How does a teacher decide if one is suitable for ordination?
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In certain communities there is a “postulancy” period when the candidate first wears white robes as an anagarika and after a year (or two) may then be given either novice (saama.nera) or full bhikkhu ordination.
Whether a layperson is suitable will depend on the monastery of ordination.
Learn more about the Theravadin Buddhist Monk’s Rules here:
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