The problem of Dai boys going to Thailand to become monks~

Jinghong, Yunnan Province, belongs to the Theravada Buddhist area, which is consistent with the Theravada Buddhism in Thailand. For monks in Yunnan, a novice who has just become a monk is called "Pa" (a child who has just become a monk is also called "Pano"), a monk who can be promoted to a monk is called "Bopa", and a monk who becomes a monk is called "Dubi". .

Monks in Thailand obtain Pali certificates:

Pali is divided into nine levels from the basic to the highest level; from the basic to the fifth level, it is required to enter Pali. Study at Liwen Buddhist College and listen to teachers' explanations. For level 6 and above, focus on your own research, or ask others to teach you, or set up a group to ask experts for guidance. Those who study at the Pali Buddhist College are all young monks and novices; there are very few middle-aged and elderly monks. At the end of each semester, a national general examination is held, and the passing rate is only about 20%. Those who fail the exam must still continue to study at the same level for any number of years. Those who have passed the third level or above are honored as "Maha-bhikkhu" (Phramaha in Thai; those who have passed the examination as novices will be promoted to great bhiksus after receiving the bhikkhu ordination), and will be awarded the Pali literature level by the monk king or the king. Monk fan. Passing the high-level Pali literature level is a matter of great honor and is respected by monks and laypeople. The contents of the ninth-level Pali language course are briefly listed as follows:

First and second level; basic Pali grammar (first to second level, no general examination will be held).

Level 3: Commentary on the Dhammapada, volumes one to eight.

Level 4: Commentary on the Dhammapada, Volume 1; Explanation of the Auspicious Meanings, Volume 1.

Level 5: Clear Explanation of Auspicious Meanings, Volumes Two to Three.

Level 6: Commentary on the Dhammapada, volumes five to eight; Commentary on the Vinaya of All Good Views, volumes three to five.

Level 7: Clear Explanation of Auspicious Meanings, Volumes 1 to 2; Notes on the Law of All Good Views, Volumes 1 to 2.

Level 8: Commentary on the Vinaya of All Good Views, volumes one to two; Sutra on the Pure Path, volumes one to three.

Level 9: Visuddhimagga, volumes one to three; Abhidhamma's meaning is broad and clear; Abhidhamma's complex commentary.