PINDAPATHA - MONK's ALMS ROUND in 🇱🇰 SRI LANKA

MAN GIVES UP EVERYTHING
In 2015, aged 47 an English businessman gave up everything and travelled Asia to find true happiness. Now a Buddhist Monk, living a simple life in Thailand, India and Sri Lanka, he shares the continuing story.
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Phra Dan (Bhante Dhammarakkhita, Bhikkhu) is a Theravada Buddhist Monk who lived in India from 2020, Thailand and now Sri Lanka. Born in Sussex, England in 1967. Educated by French Catholic Monks. A successful businessman in Estate Agency and Financial Services during the 1980's and 90's. Married, now divorced with 3 adult son's. 2000 marked change and travel including South Africa returning to the UK in 2003 to continue different work and business activities until 2012. Gradually materialistic values turned to renunciation, simplicity and meditation, living nomadically in an old Ford Transit van full time for 3 years. Van life and meditation led to Buddhism and a Thai Forest Tradition, Theravada Buddhist Monastery in the UK. During 2015 travelling the Buddhist Holy Sites of India, deep faith reinforced desire for Ordination. In 2020 after 5 years of intensive meditation practice between Thai Forest Monasteries in Thailand and England he was Ordained in India where he lived for 3 years until returning to Thailand in 2023 and now Sri Lanka.
Sabe Satta Sukhi Hontu

[@timetoreason7090]

This is called humility! The ways of the Buddhas. Only one alms bowl, few robes, few basic things, no home, no permanent place to live, no vehicles, no titles, nothing to call or claim his own. His own choice! May all sentient beings be happy and safe. In Metta to all.

[@englishmonk]

Sabbe Satta Sukhi Hontu

[@subhankarhalder116]

Budhha is universal great teacher❤

[@englishmonk]

Sukhi Hontu

[@ag6382]

What a beautiful example of interdependence. Thank you for sharing this heart warming video, Bhante.

[@englishmonk]

You're welcome it's my pleasure. Be happy and stay well

[@sachinmohite3877]

vandami Bhante sadhu sadhu sadhu

[@englishmonk]

Sukhi Hontu

[@ThatGuy-iv4tc]

Feels like I’m on Alms round too 😊 🙏

[@englishmonk]

Sukhi Hontu

[@wufongtai8435]

Hi Bhante Dan. Thank you for this rare Pindapata journey video. I do not have the chance to be in Sri Lanka. This video allows me to see its people and its Buddhist culture. I salute you for your austere discipline practices and also going for alms daily. I am also able to witness the Dana generosity of the Sri Lanka people. I am touched by the continuity of the Theravada Buddhism spirit that preserved till this day.. May you all in Sri Lanka be healthy and blessed. Sadhu Sadhu Sadhu

[@englishmonk]

You're welcome it's my pleasure. Be happy and stay well

[@amarasirimanatunga2187]

A WONDERFUL SIGHT - A GOOD LESSON TO SRI LANKAN TEMPLE-DWELLING PRIESTS - THIS IS HOW DURING LORD BUDDHA'S TIME BHIKKUS WENT ON ARMS ROUNDS

[@englishmonk]

Sukhi Hontu

[@amarasirimanatunga2187]

IT IS VERY HEART WARMING TO SEE HOW SOME OF THESE POOR VENDERS OFFER FOOD TO THE MONK - SADU SADU SADU - THERUWAN SARTANAI

[@englishmonk]

Sukhi Hontu

[@013adityabarua9]

Namo Buddhaya Vandami bhante ji Sadhu sadhu sadhu 🙏🙏🙏

[@englishmonk]

Namo Buddhaya Sukhi Hontu

[@Septemberhello]

Vandami bhante sadhu sadhu

[@englishmonk]

Sukhi Hontu

[@amarasirimanatunga2187]

THANK YOU VERY MUCH BHANTE FOR GIVING OPPORTUNITY TO PEOPLE TO OFFER YOU DANE - SABBE SATHTHA BAVANTU SUKITHATHA

[@englishmonk]

Sukhi Hontu

[@nissankadealwis7510]

Venerable Sir.Pleased to see this pindapatha charika.May you be Happy.Healthy & well. Namo Buddhaya🙏🙏🙏

[@englishmonk]

Namo Buddhaya Sukhi Hontu

[@nissankadealwis7510]

@@englishmonk 🙏🙏🙏

[@mayploy6869]

that was really heart warming and inspiring. i could feel the sincerity of some of those people through the screen so much it made me cry. NAMO 🙏

[@englishmonk]

Sukhi Hontu

[@ricklannis6244]

Bhante, thank you so much for showing this important and interesting part of the monk tradition.

[@englishmonk]

You're welcome it's my pleasure. Be happy and stay well

[@gajananbp3359]

Nice to see culture and people in Srilanka practising Dana. Thank you so much Bhante for sharing this.

[@englishmonk]

You're welcome it's my pleasure. Be happy and stay well

[@michaelpatrick50]

Pra Dan Thank you for sharing your pindabat. A beautiful moving video showing the understanding and generosity of Shri Lankans in a Buddhist country, ready to offer what they have. A bit different from walking from Amaravati to Luton or Berkhampstead! Where are you?

[@englishmonk]

Bentota, South West coast

[@Zen_Techniques]

☸☸☸ I recently received my acceptance letter and am hoping to go train and ordain in a year.

[@englishmonk]

Sadhu Sadhu Sadhu Sukhi Hontu

[@user-cu6hk2kh5o]

May I know where are you now? I can introduce you to very good temple with good Pali and Sanskrit learning , or to do it in University.

[@Zen_Techniques]

@@user-cu6hk2kh5o Thank you very much but I’m still in the U.S. until I’m able to finalize my affairs.

[@noonespecial4171]

Very artistic and beautiful Phra Dan 🙏🙏🙏

[@englishmonk]

Sukhi Hontu

[@Shyguy71588]

This was wholesome to watch. Thank you phra dan

[@englishmonk]

You're welcome it's my pleasure. Be happy and stay well

[@CD-kl1dn]

Great idea to let us see how alms round is done, what lovely people

[@englishmonk]

Sukhi Hontu

[@martinnsubuga217]

Thank you for this touching experience Bhante

[@englishmonk]

You're welcome it's my pleasure. Be happy and stay well

[@lakhbinderjitsingh7795]

Nice walking around good exercise 😁🙏

[@englishmonk]

Sukhi Hontu

[@lukemckean6155]

Sadhu Sadhu Sadhu 🙏🏻❤️🇱🇰 How wonderful 😀😀😀👏👏👏

[@englishmonk]

Sukhi Hontu

[@mt841000]

saadu saadu saadu swameenwahansa! 🙏🙏🙏

[@englishmonk]

Sukhi Hontu

[@hariharry391]

🙏

[@englishmonk]

Sukhi Hontu

[@nalakadissanayake5535]

Dear Bhante great to see you doing alms round.Wish I could encounter you this way.Where could this be in Sri Lanka? Would love to also have a chat on mindfulness 🙏

[@englishmonk]

Bentota. Be happy and stay well

[@kathatziandreou4314]

🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@englishmonk]

Sukhi Hontu

[@sharma1559]

🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@englishmonk]

Sukhi Hontu

[@HNIW]

Could you explain Bhante how it's all arranged? How the people know that you will come? Do you walk the same street everyday at the same time? It feels very spontaneous. In the West, if you would come to someones home without any announcement you could get at best a Banana or a can of SPAM. Yet some gave you cooked meals in the morning. How big is this town? How many ascetics do this population need to support? How do they know how much food to prepare? Have you tried something like this in Europe? Why is it practical in Asia, and not so much in Europe?

[@englishmonk]

Very spontaneous, and is now as it was on the first day here. I trust in Buddhist faith anywhere. Even though I am the only monk collecting alms here you can see why. Be happy and stay well.

[@russellmonaghan1525]

Hello, how far do you walk on alms round?

[@ZapBabbitt]

it looks to be 3 kilometers north and three the same way back south on the other side of the road according to Google maps

[@englishmonk]

Yes that's correct about 6 kilometres

[@AtulHanda-dl7ih]

Respected bhantey gee my Vipassana teacher said monk used to go for bhojan Dana in afternoon because they didnot want to disturb householder in night hours do you perform bhijang sutta chanting if some body is I'll

[@englishmonk]

Pindapatha is only in the morning. If you mean Bojjhangha Paritta then yes. Be happy and stay well

[@marinatf-oy8rx]

Venerable, I’ve noticed you’ve stopped to chant some blessings few times on your alms round. But, you didn’t do this every time someone stopped you to give dana. I was wondering why? Thank you 🙏

[@englishmonk]

Monks are not supposed to give blessings or correspond in any way whilst collecting alms, but sometimes I can't resist it. Be happy and stay well

[@marinatf-oy8rx]

Phra Dan, how do you cope walking on hot tarmac barefoot? Does this hurt your feet?

[@englishmonk]

Tough feet now, but it's not hot this early. Sukhi Hontu

[@englishmonk]

Tarmac is a monks luxury

[@andreschoenfeld]

Dear Bhante, it seems like a lot of food for one person. Is all of this for one meal a day? What happens to what remains?

[@englishmonk]

Yes and the abundant surplus is distributed to local recipients in need. Thank you for watching and your comments. I will talk about this in a Q&A's video coming soon. kzbin.info/aero/PLiX6s1kV1fRMCQyR6F7b6HxXuBUn9Zgck&si=7nWb2Y5dT2JpZjzj Be happy and stay well.

[@andreschoenfeld]

@@englishmonk Thank you for your insightful answer. Sharing surplus food is a commendable practice that highlights the interdependence of all phenomena (dhammas). In these modern, challenging times, which might also affect the life and practices of a Theravada monk, is it permissible to store food (excluding medicinal food) for a prolonged period, or does the original rule stated in the training codes (Patimokkha) still prevail?

[@englishmonk]

No storing food the Patimoka prevails.

[@andreschoenfeld]

Thank you 🙏

[@AtulHanda-dl7ih]

Gemini with coca cola just look backwards

[@englishmonk]

Sukhi Hontu

[@cyprescrow]

He is not living in a monastery, or what???? It seems this monk is living in his own house, or am I wrong?

[@ZapBabbitt]

It is registered on Google as a Buddhist Temple. He is a wandering monk, his shelter is loaned to him from the community.

[@toastybeer]

@@ZapBabbitt yea i was surprise to find it on Google map

[@Unknown-bv7lv]

Let's not be judgemental. Let's follow the dhamma talks he gives

[@englishmonk]

The world is my Monastery/Temple. Google maps just shows where I am currently staying.

[@cyprescrow]

Who is being judgemental?? I'm simply asking: This monk is not living in a monastery. Dutanga monks stay in monasteries during the Vassa.@@Unknown-bv7lv