The Sangha and Arts Creation in Buddha’s Time

Abstract

The Buddhism praises the arts to be abound auspice in life. The study of the Arts of monks, such as, embroidery the yellow robe, to renovate the old temple, is the necessity. These arts are not the study tending to be an obstacle on the way to Nibbana (tiracchana-vija). Hence, the Buddhist monks must preserve and renovate the old temple. On the other hand, if not, it is an offence of wrongdoing (Dukkata- Apatti). The monks, then, should be pay role to create the arts including fine arts, sculpture, and the architecture. Beside, arts’ teaching of monks called the Navakammika (Construction) to the householder is primary duty too.