การบวช – Ordination – Becoming a monk
- Prerequisites for those who want to take part of การบวช (Ordination requirements)
- Must be at least 20 years old
- Must have prior approval by parent or guardian
- Individual must be accompanied by the parent or guardian
- Individual Must memorize all the chants
- Individual Must be familiar with ordination procedure
- The temple will provide the individual with necessary items while being a monk
- The cost for the Buddhist Monk ceremony at Wat Thai of Los Angeles is not required; it is traditionally made by donation by the host.
- 13 monks will be present during the ceremony
- The individual’s haircut will be provided at the temple one hour before the ceremony starts.
- The temple will provide the ceremonial white gown for the individual.
- Although its not mandatory, the temple recommends bringing white colored t-shirt with you to wear underneath the ceremonial white gown.
- The parents or guardian must prepare the offering for the 13 monks and also the coins to throw during the ceremony before entering the temple
- The parents or guardian must come to the temple and set a schedule for the individual.
- The temple will not accept individuals applying alone to become a monk.
- The individual must come to the temple and practice chants one week before the monk ceremony