Bhikkhu
A mendicant ascetic wearer of the yellow robe
Core Belief
"The importance of renunciation and self-discipline in achieving enlightenment. He believes that by relinquishing worldly attachments and practicing mindfulness, he can purify his mind and attain liberation."
Worldview
Sees the world as a realm of suffering and impermanence, recognizing the need for detachment and compassion. He strives to live in accordance with the Dharma, seeking to alleviate suffering for himself and others.
Personality
Earnest, disciplined, and committed to self-purification, the Bhikkhu strives to live according to the Buddha's teachings, seeking liberation from suffering through meditation and mindful living. He is humble, compassionate, and dedicated to serving others.
In Their Own Words
"O mendicants! bail out the water from this boat! Swift will it go when from this burden freed. Of passion and of hatred cut the root; Then shalt thou reach The Peace."
"O mendicant! be meditative; let not sloth, Let not thy passions toss thee to and fro; Lest, swallowing the ball, thou burning cry, Ah! this is suffering!"
Other Characters from The Buddha's Path of Virtue: A Translation of the Dhammapada
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