The aim of this research paper is to explore the life of recluseship and delineate the notion of right livelihood from Buddhist perspectives. According to the Theravāda Buddhism, Magadha was considered as the center of religious life and speculation. Needless to say, Magadha was less favored by Orthodox Brahmins rather than North West of India. Those who directly opposed to the Brahmins and their way of life came to be referred by the general term Paribbājaka, which means wandering recluses. However, the recluses have to be faced with the task of sustaining of bodies in order to last long precious human lives and to practice the Dhamma. In this regard, a question might be occurred on the notion of right livelihood for the life of recluseship. The Buddha provides a clear instruction on the right livelihood for the Saṅgha Order in the context of ancient Indian society. Henceforth, the researcher would like to explore the meaning of recluseship, right-livelihood, and how to practice moral discipline regarding to livelihood as a recluse or a monk.
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1. Introduction 119 2. The Meaning and the Life of Recluseship 119 3. Aspiration of Recluseship Life 120 4. Right-Livelihood 122 5. Benefits of the fulfillment of Morality 126 6. Conclusion 127
