Novices (sāmaṇera)
Renunciant practice / Monastic life / Types of monks / Novices 
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Thanksgiving Retreat 2010, Session 6 – Nov. 25, 2010

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20. “What or how was the father-son relationship of the Buddha and his son Rāhula? Are there any suttas or teachings in regards to their own relationship and their family?” Answered by Ajahn Pasanno. [Buddha/Biography ] [Parents] [Family] // [Ordination]

Vinaya: Mahāvagga 1.54: Rāhula asks for his inheritance. [Great disciples] [Novices]

Sutta: MN 61: Teachings to Rāhula as a boy. [False speech]

Sutta: MN 62: Comprehensive teachings to Rāhula.

Vinaya: Bhikkhu Pācittiyā 5.2.1: Lodgings for Rāhula.