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• What function does Theravada Buddhism have in                     the community? • Do Buddhist monks involve themselves in charity work? • Why don't monks cook food or thank lay people when                   it is offered? • Is monastic life just a selfish escape from                   responsibility in the world?	• What other activities take place at the monastery? • How many hours are spent in contact with the laity? • How well has the traditional Asian style of Buddhism                   adapted to the Western context? • What part does Buddhism play in today’s world? • Does meditation relate in any way to ecology? • Do you do anything for your alms?