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| − | The Venerable is used as a style or epithet in several Christian churches. It is also the common English-language translation of a number of Buddhist titles. | + | The '''[[Venerable]]''' is used as a style or [[epithet]] in several {{Wiki|Christian}} churches. It is also the common English-language translation of a number of [[Buddhist]] titles. "[[Venerable]]" is a term for those who are [[ordained]]. Any [[monk]] or [[nun]] is [[traditionally]] referred to as "[[venerable]]". It is simply a term of [[respect]] for those who have chosen the [[monastic]] [[life]] and have taken it upon themselves to preserve the teachings in this way. |
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| − | ==Buddhism== | + | ==[[Buddhism]]== |
| − | In Buddhism, the Western style of ''Venerable'' (also abbreviated as Ven.) is entitled to ordained [[Bhikkhu|Buddhist monks]] and [[Bhikkhuni|nuns]] and also to novices (shramaneras). The title of ''Master'' may be followed for senior members of [[The Sangha]]. "Venerable", along with "Reverend" (Rev.) is used as a western alternative to '' | + | In [[Buddhism]], the {{Wiki|Western}} style of ''[[Venerable]]'' (also abbreviated as Ven.) is entitled to [[ordained]] [[Bhikkhu|Buddhist monks]] and [[Bhikkhuni|nuns]] and also to novices ([[shramaneras]]). The title of ''[[Master]]'' may be followed for {{Wiki|senior}} members of [[The Sangha]]. "[[Venerable]]", along with "[[Reverend]]" (Rev.) is used as a {{Wiki|western}} alternative to ''[[Maha Thera]]'' in the [[Theravada]] branch and ''[[Făshī]]'' ([[法師]]) in {{Wiki|Chinese}} [[Mahayana]] branch. |
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Latest revision as of 15:43, 13 April 2014
The Venerable is used as a style or epithet in several Christian churches. It is also the common English-language translation of a number of Buddhist titles. "Venerable" is a term for those who are ordained. Any monk or nun is traditionally referred to as "venerable". It is simply a term of respect for those who have chosen the monastic life and have taken it upon themselves to preserve the teachings in this way.
Buddhism
In Buddhism, the Western style of Venerable (also abbreviated as Ven.) is entitled to ordained Buddhist monks and nuns and also to novices (shramaneras). The title of Master may be followed for senior members of The Sangha. "Venerable", along with "Reverend" (Rev.) is used as a western alternative to Maha Thera in the Theravada branch and Făshī (法師) in Chinese Mahayana branch.
