his study is a research survey with the objective of examining the factors related to going forth (ordination of a Buddhist monk or novice), the objectives of going forth, and the various problems encountered during the time spent in the robes.
The results of the research comprised: a. Initial data concerning the population studied b. Objectives of going forth c. Factors related to going forth d. Comprehension of going forth e. Problems encountered during the time spent in the robes
目次
(a) Initial data concerning the population studied 209 (a.1) Number included in the study 209 (a.2) Location of population studied 209 (a.3) Level of education 209 (a.4) Age of the population studied 210 (a.5) Length of stay in the robes 210 (b) Objectives of going forth 210 (c) Factors related to ordination 210 (c.1) Influence of others 210 (c.2) Own decision 211 (c.3) Influence of the media 211 (d) Comprehension regarding going forth 211 (d.1) Comprehension of the meaning of going forth 211 (d.2) Comprehension of the objectives of going forth 212 (d.3) Comprehension of the monks and novices regarding the renunciant’s life 212 (e) Problems encountered during time gone forth 213 (e.1) Problems concerning the preceptor 213 (e.2) Problems with teachers 214 (e.3) Problems with ordinands 214 (e.4) Problems with the equipment of going forth 215 (e.5) Problems with the four supports 215 (e.6) Problems with sponsors of the going forth 216 (e.7) Problems with fellow monks and novices 216 (f) Recommendations from survey results 216 (f.1) 216 (f.2) 217 (f.3) 217 (f.4) 218 (f.5) 218 (f.6) 218
