In many situations there is a clear need for improved training。 In some candidacies there are instances where little or no training at all is employed。 Untrained sangha cannot be expected to propagate the Dharma or have a positive influence on the community。　

They are frequently detrimental to the image of Buddhism。 Their inability to effectively communicate the message may even have an undesirable effect on their students as they struggle to resolve conflicting information。 Their education and preparation may well be the result of good intentions but often they do not have the tools needed to provide effective training。 Our recommendation herein would provide a template for monks and nuns who have the responsibility for training others with recommended reading，　Internet resources，　and personal guidance when required。

Historically，　monastic training was determined by the culture，　the locale，　and the background of the supervising monastic。 This is rapidly being replaced by a global community with instant communication and technology that can share information with instantaneous ease。 This progress could not be imagined even a few years ago，　but it makes possible the sharing of information that can revolutionize education of Dharma teachers。 Are we taking advantage of these resources in an organized and cooperative way？

A system of study can be designed and administered by a committee of qualified sangha and made available through the Web and other resources。 This would insure all future monastic would commence their journey on an equal footing。 The benefit to future Buddhists would be immeasurable。

Buddhist leaders and leading Buddhist organizations should confer and agree upon a standardized form of training for all Dharma teachers。 It will include various forms of practice but in the context of a basic，　uniform set of principles that will apply globally。 They would also develop a standardized form of screening applicants based upon criteria that can apply universally。 This goal is not impossible。 It is achievable and will provide a standardized foundation for the development of consistency in Buddhist education。