Since there has been recently a rather vivid
discussion about Vinaya matters - what about the
Vinaya perspective of the fact that some Sinhalese
bhikkhus have let themselves be elected into the Sri
Lankan parliament?

It has been pointed out here that bhikkhus are not
permitted to deal with money (although in Sri Lanka, I
have got the impression that they can sit on the seats
"For Clergy" in the buses only if they pay); and how
is it possible to be a member of an organization
deciding about the national budget without dealing
with money?

I have understood that a consequence of the
prohibition for bhikkhus dealing with money must be
that all economical responsibility is resting with the
laity. Is this correct?

Gunnar

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