Is Avikrita Vajra Rinpoche an ordained monastic?
Is Avikrita Vajra Rinpoche an ordained monastic?
I've watched YouTube videos of Avikrita Vajra Rinpoche, at Sakya Monastery in Seattle, on his channel "Sakya Manjushri". I can't tell whether he is an ordained monk or not. I see that he is wearing what appear to be monastic robes, but he also has fairly long hair. I couldn't find information online about his current status as being either ordained or a layperson. Does anyone know for sure?
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Re: Is Avikrita Vajra Rinpoche an ordained monastic?
not a monk. part of khon family lineage. teachings pass through the paternal (bone) lineage. from father to son, uncle to nephew, grandfather to grandson, etc. The main sakya lineage holders come from three separate paternal lines.Kamshan wrote: ↑Sat Mar 07, 2020 3:53 am I've watched YouTube videos of Avikrita Vajra Rinpoche, at Sakya Monastery in Seattle, on his channel "Sakya Manjushri". I can't tell whether he is an ordained monk or not. I see that he is wearing what appear to be monastic robes, but he also has fairly long hair. I couldn't find information online about his current status as being either ordained or a layperson. Does anyone know for sure?
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Re: Is Avikrita Vajra Rinpoche an ordained monastic?
These sakya lineage holders always wear the white lower robe. In general, you will not see a monk wearing white robes.Kamshan wrote: ↑Sat Mar 07, 2020 3:53 am I've watched YouTube videos of Avikrita Vajra Rinpoche, at Sakya Monastery in Seattle, on his channel "Sakya Manjushri". I can't tell whether he is an ordained monk or not. I see that he is wearing what appear to be monastic robes, but he also has fairly long hair. I couldn't find information online about his current status as being either ordained or a layperson. Does anyone know for sure?
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Re: Is Avikrita Vajra Rinpoche an ordained monastic?
Simple answer: No he is not a monastic, he