Dear Yong Peng,
Op 29-mrt-2009, om 9:05 heeft Ong Yong Peng het volgende geschreven:

> Is this an indication of the knowledge of climatic differences in
> India? Does a monk have to observe two Vassas if he happens to be
> in two locations in the same year, and he is there for the period
> of Vassa at each location? Is this being extended to areas outside
> India?

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N:The PTS footnote explains that in Sri Lanka there are two vassas,
since there are two rainy periods. We have to ask Vinaya experts. The
monks should not travel about during the rainy season since they
would trample on the young crops or disturb birds that make their
nests. This is mentioned in the commentary.
Nina.



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