The Worldwide Sangha

By Bhante Varado

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Sangha decisions are always made locally. The Vinaya doesn’t countenance centralized, monastic authority.

Published in 2008.

Bibtex Data

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    title={{T}he {W}orldwide {S}angha},
    author={Bhante Varado},
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    url={http://www.suttas.net/english/vinaya/patimokkha-analysis-and-explanation/appendix-31-worldwide-sangha.php}
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