What Is the Fourfold Buddhist Community? | Dhammananda Bhikkhuni

Venerable Bhikkhuni Dhammananda explores the concept of the fourfold Buddhist communities-bhikkhus (monks), bhikkhunis (female monks), laymen, and laywomen-established by the Buddha to preserve and propagate the teachings.
In a noteworthy encounter with Mara, the Buddha insisted on establishing these communities before considering passing away. Mara later returned to affirm their solid establishment, signaling the Buddha's readiness to transition.
Addressing the potential decline of Buddhism, the Buddha foresaw challenges if the four communities failed to uphold mutual respect, veneration for the Buddha, Dharma, Sangha, and a commitment to learning.
Venerable Dhammananda stresses that Buddhism's vitality depends on the collective responsibility of all four communities. She emphasizes the universal accessibility of enlightenment, irrespective of gender or monastic status. Liberation is achieved by cultivating a mind free from defilements-a shared goal attainable through dedicated practice.
In conclusion, she encourages embracing the path to enlightenment, using the quality of the mind as a guide. The teachings, she asserts, offer a universal path to inner transformation and liberation.
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"At least you know the path" from my situation it is like this, there is no sángha, friendship activity beside temple prayers, honestly there is no existence of the fourfold buddhist community in my country 🇵🇦 the chinese women are very boring, not friendly. We got limited asian community wish i was born in 🇹🇭🇻🇳🇰🇭🇱🇦🇯🇵🇲🇳