sāmaṇera Directory References Discover 8 Deadliest Wars of the 21st Century 8 of the Largest Empires in History Why Do We Eat Turkey on Thanksgiving? Flags That Look Alike Why Is Thanksgiving in the U.S. Celebrated on a Thursday? 11 Egyptian Gods and Goddesses What Is the Difference Between a Typhoon and a Super Typhoon? Contents sāmaṇera Buddhism Ask the Chatbot a Question Also known as: śrāmaṇera Learn about this topic in these articles:initiation by pabbajjā rite In pabbajjā…a novice (Pāli sāmaṇera; Sanskrit śrāmaṇera). The ceremony is also the preliminary part of higher ordination, raising a novice to a monk (see upasaṃpadā).Read More