Bhadanta The Pali word "bhante" is a sex neutral term, unlike "bhikkhu" or "bhikkhuni". It is equivalent to Sanskrit verb 'Vande' or 'Bande' as in the song Vande Mataram. Vande means a reverential action of 'bowing' to someone or something. ... Some famous bhantes are: Bhante Cintita.
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