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 Posted: Mon Apr 17, 2006 12:47 pm
bluewolfcub Could you try for a while living the life of a monk to see if it works out for you? Would they mind? Or would you have to do that anyway before they even considered ordaining you?
Oh well, if it'll happen, it'll find a way to happen. Ne? wink
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Posted: Mon Apr 17, 2006 12:59 pm
[ Jizo Bosatsu ] bluewolfcub Could you try for a while living the life of a monk to see if it works out for you? Would they mind? Or would you have to do that anyway before they even considered ordaining you?
Oh well, if it'll happen, it'll find a way to happen. Ne? wink Why do they charge... o.O So much! Ah well, if it's supposed to happen it will. 3nodding
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Posted: Mon Apr 17, 2006 1:52 pm
bluewolfcub Why do they charge... o.O So much! Ah well, if it's supposed to happen it will. 3nodding
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Posted: Tue Apr 18, 2006 3:49 am
Had I the chance, I would get ordained just to be able to practice for a long extended period of time. It would be in the hope of really getting the juices flowing. I would probably return to layman's life after two or three years, cause I believe in the 'active Buddhist'. Someone who is out there helping people and the environment somehow.
I however have a wife and son, I am not even able to go to a retreat.
I don't think any of the particular codes of a monk would bother me a lot.
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Posted: Sat Apr 22, 2006 7:50 pm
I doubt that most of us could go living as a Buddhist monk. I was reading a fiction that derives Buddhist sources amongst it's science resources and the way seems harsh, especially for us who live in our world. I have no doubt someone could do it, it's just that it would be exceedingly difficult.
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Posted: Thu Apr 27, 2006 6:13 am
Maby one day when I'm old. It would be an excellent way to die. But frankly I'm happy with waiting till then next life.
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Posted: Mon May 08, 2006 7:45 pm
Eye_seE Maby one day when I'm old. It would be an excellent way to die. But frankly I'm happy with waiting till then next life. That seems a little lazy to me. You might as well put off all your practice until the next life. Of course, who am I to talk? I do nothing but procrastinate...
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Posted: Tue May 09, 2006 5:40 am
Destinykeeper I doubt that most of us could go living as a Buddhist monk. I was reading a fiction that derives Buddhist sources amongst it's science resources and the way seems harsh, especially for us who live in our world. I have no doubt someone could do it, it's just that it would be exceedingly difficult. See bolded words, hai? Fiction isn't necessarily the best source for information on the monastic life. 3nodding I don't doubt that many of us couldn't hack the life of a monastic, though - it's hard walking away from high comfy beds and chairs, television, movies and entertainment. I for one would have a very difficult time leaving music. It can be done, though, and some of those who've done so say it's often easier than it seems from the outside.
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Posted: Wed May 10, 2006 7:53 pm
I am unsure as of now because I would like to get married a raise a family. I do believe that later on in my life once my husband is gone, I wouldn't see a problem with becoming ordained. It would keep peace in my life until I pass on.
@Byaggha: I too would have a hard time letting go of all my music. xd
I luffs me my music.
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Posted: Thu May 11, 2006 1:47 am
I think I would miss my internet and music! Playing and listening music, that is
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Posted: Tue May 16, 2006 3:13 am
Byaggha Destinykeeper I doubt that most of us could go living as a Buddhist monk. I was reading a fiction that derives Buddhist sources amongst it's science resources and the way seems harsh, especially for us who live in our world. I have no doubt someone could do it, it's just that it would be exceedingly difficult. See bolded words, hai? Fiction isn't necessarily the best source for information on the monastic life. 3nodding I don't doubt that many of us couldn't hack the life of a monastic, though - it's hard walking away from high comfy beds and chairs, television, movies and entertainment. I for one would have a very difficult time leaving music. It can be done, though, and some of those who've done so say it's often easier than it seems from the outside. Yeah, it's kind of like becoming a vegetarian. After a while you get used to not having those things and then even later on, going back to them would feel strange. A lot of people think not eating meat would just kill them, but after a while it's really easy. But I agree, music would be the one thing I'd miss having for a long time.
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Posted: Mon May 22, 2006 5:23 am
I have seriously considered being a nun. But... at the age that I am at.. I'm not ready to make any serious commitments. I can't say what the future holds for me though. smile
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Posted: Thu May 25, 2006 5:57 pm
Sure, I've considered it, but it's not something I would for real. Unless of course there was a Buddhist version of that online Church of the Universe thing...or whatever it's called. xd
My problem with it is all the different rules I'd have to follow. I'm not one to ever agree with something someone tells me just through trust alone. I choose to follow my own path no matter how different it is from what the Buddha teaches.
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Posted: Wed Jun 14, 2006 3:19 pm
I have it set up with my Lama for ordination in 3 years. No looking back.
- Sherab
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Posted: Mon Jun 26, 2006 4:45 pm
Byaggha You can become on of those doctor monks, run a clinic in rural Tibet or India, Soujiro. smile I am considering it, in the event of the loss of my husband. I think it would be a good next step. As for challenges...the sitting thing is always a challenge. I'm figety, so parking my butt for hours on end is really, really hard. xd Hehe. I can relate to what she is saying. The most difficult thing is being able to sitt still and consentrate. I've heard that if you cut down on meat this will be easier. I've found it to be the case with myself. And also - I start hurting everywhere. My leg gets cramped, and nummbed etc. It's quite an annoyance. Being a monk would perhaps make it easier as you get ordained mainly to achive Nirvana, not having to worry about this and that.
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