How do you become a monk in Thailand

How do you become a monk in Thailand?

The first step is to be accepted to a monastery of your choice. Generally, there are two ways to do this: through an official religious ceremony or through an informal ceremony. This depends on the monastery, and you can ask about this when you contact them.

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How to become a nun in Thailand?

If you are a woman and wish to become a nun, you will need to receive your สาบางอัน from the Thai Ministry of Education, Buddhist Nuns Council, or provincial government, depending on where you live. If you are Buddhist you will need to receive an endorsement from your local monk or nun. If you are a member of another religion you will need to ask your religion’s governing body whether you can become a

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How to become a monk in Thailand?

To become a monk in Thailand, first you must follow the ordained path of Buddhism, or the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama Buddha. If you’re interested in pursuing a monastic life, look for a Buddhist temple near you where you can volunteer and spend time to learn more about Buddhism. You can also check with a local monastery to find out if it offers a Buddhist ordained path.

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How to become a Buddhist monk in Thailand?

You can become a monk in Thailand by ordaining (becoming a monk or nun) with an authorized monastery organization that oversees the monkhood in Thailand. Most Thai monks take up residence at a monastery. Others choose to live in lay dwellings. All monks are ordained for life and are expected to observe the five precepts and the eight precepts of Buddhist monks.

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How to become a monk out of Thailand?

You can travel to Thailand to become a monk. If you want to do this as a long-term decision, you can apply to one of the monastic Buddhist temples in Thailand. You can apply online and usually you need to complete a few tests first. If you are accepted, you will be asked to undergo a month long probation period. If you pass the probation, you will officially be ordained as a monk and will be given a new Buddhist name.

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