Venerable (Buddhism)

The title of Venerable is the title given to ordained Buddhist monks or nuns. In the Theravadan tradition the title venerable is given to ordained monks. It is a comparable title to Reverend. Some Mahayana sects also use the title of venerable for monks. The title of master may be followed after monks who have achieved a high level of cultivation.

Related Topics:
Buddhist monks - Nuns - Theravadan - Monk - Reverend - Mahayana

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