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Putting "Bhikkhu" before or after name, is there a difference?

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For example there's Bhikkhu Bodhi and Thanissaro Bhikkhu. What's the distinction?

                                  For example there's Bhikkhu Bodhi and Thanissaro Bhikkhu. What's the distinction?
                                

vimutti (572 rep)

Dec 20, 2020, 02:03 AM • Last activity: Dec 20, 2020, 07:02 AM

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Dharma Name in tibetan tradition

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I took refugee and got a dharma name. 1. Why do I get a dharma name? 2. How does a Lama usually choose the name? 3. Do I make use of this name in Dharma related context? (Like for example writing a letter to a Lama or maybe even introduce myself) Best and thank you for answering.

                                  I took refugee and got a dharma name. 
 1. Why do I get a dharma name?
 2. How does a Lama usually choose the name?
 3. Do I make use of this name in Dharma related context? (Like for example writing a letter to a Lama or maybe even introduce myself)
 Best and thank you for answering.
                                

S.H (298 rep)

Sep 1, 2020, 03:56 PM • Last activity: Sep 10, 2020, 09:22 PM

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