RELIGIONS
BUDDHISM
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Question
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a bowl
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toiletries
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a book
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TV
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Detailed explanation-1: -There are no specific vows to not watch television. I’ve only seen a couple of televisions in our monastery and they were never on. We just seem to busy and “recreational” viewing is a distraction and wastes valuable time.
Detailed explanation-2: -Monks are forbidden to divine either good fortune or future tragedy by observing heavenly omens, thereby deceiving both the tennō and the people. They are also forbidden to possess and study military tracts; to commit murder, rape, robbery or other crimes; and to feign enlightenment.
Detailed explanation-3: -Can a monk watch movies? Heavens, yes! Some monks watch movies every week in our movie room from movies we have been given or by streaming. Some monks also go regularly to neighboring towns or cities to watch new movies in the large movie theaters.