Out of curiosity, I have some questions that I hope you may take the time to answer
To those who hope to or are planning to ordain:
What is currently holding you back from ordaining?
How long have you been practicing Buddhism?
How old are you (not really relevant, just curious)?
Do you have a particular place you would like to ordain? If so, where, and why there?
When do you hope to ordain?
To those who are already ordained:
How old were you when you ordained?
Did anything besides escaping Samsara motivate you to become a bhikkhu(ni)?
How long have you been ordained/how many rains how you done?
In what ways do you feel your practice has benefited as a monastic compared to when you were a layperson?
Conversely, are there aspects about monasticism that you find detrimental to your practice?
With Metta,
Sekha
*note: changed "beyond" to "besides". Thanavuddho made a good point, that the ultimate aim is release from Samsara, so there's nothing beyond that. "Besides" makes more sense.
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Re: To those who have ordained or plan to ordain
23 the first upasampada and 26 the second upasampada.sekha silapada wrote: To those who are already ordained:
How old were you when you ordained?
Well, final release is the aim.Did anything beyond escaping Samsara motivate you to become a bhikkhu(ni)?
Three rains.How long have you been ordained/how many rains how you done?
Maybe it's easier maintain discipline.In what ways do you feel your practice has benefited as a monastic compared to when you were a layperson?
Good question. I think, in my case, it's been beneficial.Conversely, are there aspects about monasticism that you find detrimental to your practice?
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What is currently holding you back from ordaining?
Student loan debt; a gastrointestinal situation that makes alms-living problematic, at best.
How long have you been practicing Buddhism?
Roughly 17 years, but much of the early years were spent hopping around various traditions, so the practice was spotty.
How old are you (not really relevant, just curious)?
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Do you have a particular place you would like to ordain? If so, where, and why there?/When do you hope to ordain?
I'm probably unable to ordain; may the future contain a suitable opportunity.
Student loan debt; a gastrointestinal situation that makes alms-living problematic, at best.
How long have you been practicing Buddhism?
Roughly 17 years, but much of the early years were spent hopping around various traditions, so the practice was spotty.
How old are you (not really relevant, just curious)?
32
Do you have a particular place you would like to ordain? If so, where, and why there?/When do you hope to ordain?
I'm probably unable to ordain; may the future contain a suitable opportunity.
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Debt. I owe $9000, which should be paid off mid 2013. Unless anyone would like to help me pay it off faster?sekha silapada wrote:What is currently holding you back from ordaining?
As a "Buddhist" about four years. As a meditator, about 10 years.sekha silapada wrote:How long have you been practicing Buddhism?
35sekha silapada wrote:How old are you (not really relevant, just curious)?
In one of the very good Australian Ajahn Chah monasteries... either the one near Perth (Bodhinyana) or the one near Melbourne (Bodhivana). They both have good reputations as training monasteries. A couple of monks suggested I ordain in the west because of my skepticism... they said once I had five rains under my belt then I should go to live in Thailand, and by then I would be more ready to accept the superstitions of Thai Buddhism.sekha silapada wrote:Do you have a particular place you would like to ordain? If so, where, and why there?
Next year, maybe around December 2013.sekha silapada wrote:When do you hope to ordain?
Then,
saturated with joy,
you will put an end to suffering and stress.
SN 9.11
saturated with joy,
you will put an end to suffering and stress.
SN 9.11
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Does one need to be ordained to escape samsara?sekha silapada wrote:What is currently holding you back from ordaining?
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Oh let's not start the whole Lay-life vs Ordained-life debate again.equilibrium wrote: Does one need to be ordained to escape samsara?
Then,
saturated with joy,
you will put an end to suffering and stress.
SN 9.11
saturated with joy,
you will put an end to suffering and stress.
SN 9.11
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...ready to accept the superstitions of Thai Buddhism.
Accept?...please...if it's not one's 'thing', why even give it/them a second thought?...
If I had to guess I would say that it was Caucasians who came up with this...
If I were asked: stick to the Suttas...
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appicchato wrote:...ready to accept the superstitions of Thai Buddhism.
Accept?...please...if it's not one's 'thing', why even give it/them a second thought?...
Maybe "accept" is the wrong word... maybe I should have said "tolerate" or "respect" instead.
The bhikkhus were just concerned I could be discouraged by the superstitions, if I did not first have a good foundation in the ordained life.
appicchato wrote:If I had to guess I would say that it was Caucasians who came up with this...
Aha! No, but I can see why Caucasian would be a good guess. They were a Thai Ajahn of 15 (or was it 17?) rains, and a Malaysian Venerable of 8 rains, both of whom know me well.
Then,
saturated with joy,
you will put an end to suffering and stress.
SN 9.11
saturated with joy,
you will put an end to suffering and stress.
SN 9.11
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Got me...all the best in your endeavors...Aha! No...
Re: To those who have ordained or plan to ordain
The promis to my mother that i will ordain after obtaing a french nationality.sekha silapada wrote:Out of curiosity, I have some questions that I hope you may take the time to answer
To those who hope to or are planning to ordain:
What is currently holding you back from ordaining?
2 years, but actualy i realise that i have practicing before meeting Buddhism. When i read my first Dhamma book - i cryed, and i kwen that it the aim of my life.sekha silapada wrote:How long have you been practicing Buddhism?
22sekha silapada wrote:How old are you (not really relevant, just curious)?
Ajhan Chaa lineagesekha silapada wrote:Do you have a particular place you would like to ordain? If so, where, and why there?
or
Thich Nhat Than lineage.
I hope next year, 2013. It depend on my promis.sekha silapada wrote:When do you hope to ordain?
Sabbe dhamma anatta
We are not concurents...
I'am sorry for my english
We are not concurents...
I'am sorry for my english
Re: To those who have ordained or plan to ordain
What is currently holding you back from ordaining?
Student loan debt
How long have you been practicing Buddhism?
3 years
How old are you (not really relevant, just curious)?
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Do you have a particular place you would like to ordain? If so, where, and why there?
Thai Forest Tradition
When do you hope to ordain?
When debts are paid.
Student loan debt
How long have you been practicing Buddhism?
3 years
How old are you (not really relevant, just curious)?
29
Do you have a particular place you would like to ordain? If so, where, and why there?
Thai Forest Tradition
When do you hope to ordain?
When debts are paid.
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What is currently holding you back from ordaining?
Familiy, especially 3 underage children
How long have you been practicing Buddhism?
14 years, first tibetan for now about 2 years Theravada
How old are you (not really relevant, just curious)?
42 (wouldn´t it be easy if this would be the answer to all questions? )
Do you have a particular place you would like to ordain? If so, where, and why there?
Ajahn Cha lineage - probably Chithurst Buddhist Monastery. A western monastary if somehow possible,
When do you hope to ordain?
In about 7 years, when my youngest daugther becomes 18.
Familiy, especially 3 underage children
How long have you been practicing Buddhism?
14 years, first tibetan for now about 2 years Theravada
How old are you (not really relevant, just curious)?
42 (wouldn´t it be easy if this would be the answer to all questions? )
Do you have a particular place you would like to ordain? If so, where, and why there?
Ajahn Cha lineage - probably Chithurst Buddhist Monastery. A western monastary if somehow possible,
When do you hope to ordain?
In about 7 years, when my youngest daugther becomes 18.
English isn´t my native language. So please accept my apologies for my kind of spelling and grammar
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My apologies - I deleted my response.
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Re: To those who have ordained or plan to ordain
1. There's no Buddhists organizations around my area to ordain me.sekha silapada wrote:Out of curiosity, I have some questions that I hope you may take the time to answer
To those who hope to or are planning to ordain:
What is currently holding you back from ordaining?
How long have you been practicing Buddhism?
How old are you (not really relevant, just curious)?
Do you have a particular place you would like to ordain? If so, where, and why there?
When do you hope to ordain?
2. About 2 years
3. 16
4. Nope.
5. Any time of my life.
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Lack of experience, and I would like to maintain 2 years celibacy before ordaining. In addition, if I were to ordain in another country my foreign language skills are not yet where I would like them to be.What is currently holding you back from ordaining?
One year, but the impact has been quite profound.How long have you been practicing Buddhism?
22How old are you (not really relevant, just curious)
Ideally I would like to ordain in the west, at the monastery I currently attend teachings at because my guru is there. If that option is unavailable, I would prefer to ordain somewhere in either India or Nepal because I feel there are many well established monasteries in those areas (I practice Vajrayana).Do you have a particular place you would like to ordain? If so, where, and why there?
2-3 years. And thanks for asking!When do you hope to ordain?
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