| 1 |
Practical
understanding of the Vinaya, especially the Patimokkha and teachings conducive to
communal harmony, unity, progress and happiness |
| 2 |
Actual
practice of the Vinaya in accordance with the scriptural tradition |
| 3 |
Practical
understanding of the dhutangas [ascetic practices] |
| 4 |
Actual
practice of the dhutangas according to individual capability |
| 5 |
Practical
understanding of the principles of samatha and vipassana meditations |
| 6 |
Daily
practice of meditation according to individual capability and aptitude |
| 7 |
Pali
studies in order to understand the Dhammavinaya in its original language |
| 8 |
Full-time, personal
meditation retreats for monks who have sufficiently mastered the Vinaya and
fulfilled other prerequisites for independence. |
| 9 |
Courses on
the application of contemporary missionary skills in a Malaysia Theravada
Buddhist context |
What will the
monks to be trained at SBS learn?