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"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.

During our life, our mind and body are interconnected and interdependent, but that connection ends with death when the body becomes a lifeless corpse and the mind leaves the body to take a new life.

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

If, indeed, your dad has instilled Buddhist values as part of your life training, then you have a good ethical foundation to work from.