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**gymnAnemoe** · 09-01-2011, 06:00 PM

I got an e-mail back from the Vihara confirming that Dhamma study and meditation instruction is available this weekend. I was wondering what is the correct mode of address for a Thevaradin monk?

I've read that venerable sir would be acceptable, is this correct?

Your advice as always is appreciated.

**ticfarentibia** · 09-01-2011, 06:16 PM

Which nationality is the monk? That makes a difference, sometimes. I think "Venerable Sir" is fine, but I've never met a monk who got offended by an incorrect form of address. The best thing, I think, is to simply ask him!

**Acalsenunse** · 09-01-2011, 06:19 PM

They are Sri Lankan Monks, FBM, I got an e-mail back from a Bhante Amitha, I just wanted to be polite when I first arrived. I'll do as you say and ask.

**allemnendup** · 09-01-2011, 06:31 PM

Great! "Bhante" plus his name is good in Sri Lanka, I think. If he wants to be addressed differently, I'm sure he'll let you know in a kind and gentle way.

**Joircarm** · 09-01-2011, 10:24 PM

Perhaps I should have entitled this thread addressing my terrible spelling!

**deermealec** · 09-02-2011, 03:47 AM

hi L.T.

Sri Lankan monks you can address as 'Bhante'.

regards

09-01-2011, 06:00 PM	#1
gymnAnemoe Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 526 Senior Member	Addressing a Thevaradin Monk I got an e-mail back from the Vihara confirming that Dhamma study and meditation instruction is available this weekend. I was wondering what is the correct mode of address for a Thevaradin monk? I've read that venerable sir would be acceptable, is this correct? Your advice as always is appreciated. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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09-01-2011, 06:16 PM	#2
ticfarentibia Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 449 Senior Member	Which nationality is the monk? That makes a difference, sometimes. I think "Venerable Sir" is fine, but I've never met a monk who got offended by an incorrect form of address. The best thing, I think, is to simply ask him! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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09-01-2011, 06:19 PM	#3
Acalsenunse Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 483 Senior Member	They are Sri Lankan Monks, FBM, I got an e-mail back from a Bhante Amitha, I just wanted to be polite when I first arrived. I'll do as you say and ask. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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09-01-2011, 06:31 PM	#4
allemnendup Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 485 Senior Member	Great! "Bhante" plus his name is good in Sri Lanka, I think. If he wants to be addressed differently, I'm sure he'll let you know in a kind and gentle way. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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09-01-2011, 10:24 PM	#5
Joircarm Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 470 Senior Member	Perhaps I should have entitled this thread addressing my terrible spelling! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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09-02-2011, 03:47 AM	#6
deermealec Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 507 Senior Member	hi L.T. Sri Lankan monks you can address as 'Bhante'. regards Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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