What are Sila Vata (religious or monastic precepts)? How are they different from the 5 precepts?

I heard Luang Phaw talk about Sila Vata (religious or monastic precepts). What are they? How are they different from the 5 precepts?

The Photo Collection of the Morning Alms Offering to 12,600 Monks on March 17th, 2012

The Photo Collection of the Morning Alms Offering to 12,600 Monks on Saturday March 17th, 2012.

Should donate my money to make merit through charity or toward the support of the monastic community since there are so many underprivileged groups?

Today’s society seems to be filled with so many underprivileged groups. I wonder if I should donate my money to make merit through charity or toward the support of the monastic community.

I am happy endlessly because of the 2013 Dhammachai Dhutanga

Minister of Prime Minister's Office unveiled his appreciation of the 2013 Dhammachai Dhutanga.

Dhammakaya Hong Kong Temple arranged the activities

Dhammakaya Hong Kong Temple arranged the activities to collect money to build the monastic residence in the temple.

What are the benefits of making merit?

The benefit of making great merit and offering alms to monks and monastic communities