These days, there are many ways to get in touch with quality Buddhist teachings without attending a temple or Dharma center.

"Depending on how we look at Buddhism, we may describe it as a religion, a science of mind, or a philosophy. We do not need to say it is one and not the others, for Buddhism embraces aspects of all three. "

Dictionaries define recitation as the action of repeating something aloud from memory.

An easy out is to say that Buddha and his teachings were not patriarchal but Buddhist institutions were and many still are. But this is too simple.

What are each of your robes called and are there regular undergarments or are those specialized too?

Your confusion about the contradiction between Buddhist teachings and the behavior of Buddhist monks in Myanmar is understandable.