How to become a monk in Nepal

How to become a monk in Nepal?

Buddhism is the most ancient religion in the world. It is a religion that claims to have been founded by Siddhartha Gautama, the Buddha, who lived around the 6th or 5th century BC. Buddhism is practiced mainly in the Himalayan region, as the area is where the Buddha and the Buddhist monks lived and taught mainly in the Indian subcontinent. Buddhism is also practiced in Southeast Asia. In Nepal, where Buddhism has deep roots, it is practiced by millions of people.

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How to become a monk in Nepal

To join a monastery in Nepal, a person needs to undergo a process called “Samayana”. This is a course of life which involves the renunciation of the material world. If a person is interested in becoming a monk in Nepal, he or she must undergo a strict training in the Hindu religion. This training involves learning about all aspects of the Hindu religion. A person who earns the right to enter a monastery undergoes a further training in the monastery.

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How to become an ordained monk in Nepal?

Ordination is the ceremony when one is accepted into the monastic community. Those who wish to become ordained monks or nuns must first undergo an interview with an authorized monastic body. This interview is an assessment of one’s commitment to Buddhism and their potential to practice the Buddha’s teachings. After passing the interview, those who are accepted into the order will be ordained either as a monk or nun. Ordination is generally performed by monks, although it is possible for nuns to also be

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How to become a monk in Nepal?

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To become a monk in Nepal, you need to have the right intention or aim. This means that you have to be seriously committed to the path of renunciation. It also means that you need to be fully aware of the responsibilities that being a monk entails. Such a person needs to have a genuine interest in the monastic life that would make them want to be a monk in Nepal. He or she should also be ready to spend the rest of their life in a remote monastery, away from society

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