A. Preparation For those women who seriously consider to take on a more committed path to become bhikkhunis, they should allow themselves to get acquainted with both the ideas and lifestyle. They may begin as follows: - Visit the temple on a weekly basis. - Be part of the community by becoming a live-in member. - Receive 8 precepts and wear white. - Attend 3-month training in preparation for lower ordination. - Getting ready for lower ordination. - Have sufficient financial support. - Getting ready for the sangha kamma required. - 2-year training as a samaneri. B. Requirements - Must be at least 18 for first training, having good health. - No education requirement, but one must have willingness to learn. - No physical handicap. - Fully understand the purpose of ordination. C. Regulation Once ordained as bhikkhuni she must reside with the community of bhikkhuni for a minimum 5 years. This is a ‘bhikkhuni in Residence’ Project which will continue for 5 vassas. Senior Sri Lankan bhikkhunis will be invited to stay at the temple for this project.
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