The Rain Retreat: Early Monasticism as a Catalyst for Holistic Well-being and Mental Health
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https://doi.org/10.29070/v4w29h73Keywords:
Vassa, Hinayana, Mahayana, Buddhism, viharaAbstract
The Rain Retreat (traditionally known as Vassa or Vassa-Vasa) represents a pivotal transition in early Buddhist history from a nomadic, wandering lifestyle to a settled, communal existence during the monsoon season. This period of "structured seclusion" served as a foundational catalyst for both the institutional complexity of Buddhism and the development of sophisticated systems for mental health and holistic well-being.
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