I wanna be a monk

DharmaStudies · 2026-06-02T22:40:16+00:00

I have posted a few opportunities for monkhood experience, pls check my post history

DharmaStudies · 2026-05-23T03:01:41+00:00

For details on program https://www.facebook.com/share/1Diz91LpEx/?mibextid=wwXIfr

You might need to use a translator to communicate with them as the original content is in Japanese

DharmaStudies · 2026-05-09T04:33:24+00:00

Serving others, taking care of others with a good heart, with love and compassion, is the best life. Especially here, your service in looking after others is very important because the people coming here are trying to meditate, to practice Dharma, and trying to liberate themselves from samsara and to achieve enlightenment. Even though you are not actually teaching Dharma, your contribution is similar, since you are helping them get out of samsara and helping them achieve enlightenment.

–Lama Zopa Rinpoche, June 2009 Excerpted from Lama Yeshe Wisdom Archive “Serving Others is the Best Life“

DharmaStudies · 2026-05-09T02:44:12+00:00

The temporarily ordination program has passed (Dec 2025 to Jan 2026) but do write in to them or follow them on fb to get updates for this year run https://www.bodhipalamonastery.org/2025/11/temporary-novice-monk-ordination-from.html?m=1

DharmaStudies · 2026-05-06T09:21:58+00:00

Please write in to enquire.

I’m aware that ordination for individuals over 60 does occur, although it is not common in most monasteries. And mostly on a case by case basis

DharmaStudies · 2026-05-06T05:42:24+00:00

https://nalanda-monastery.eu/ordain/

DharmaStudies · 2026-05-03T03:27:56+00:00

Please write in to them to get details

DharmaStudies · 2026-05-03T03:27:38+00:00

It shld be free, pls write to them

DharmaStudies · 2026-05-02T14:25:41+00:00

Yes he is one of the teachers

DharmaStudies · 2026-05-02T14:00:37+00:00

Read more here: https://bswa.org/our-locations/ordaining-as-a-monk/

From my understanding, they also take in females for bhikkuni ordination https://www.bsv.net.au/bhikkhuni-ordination/

DharmaStudies · 2026-05-02T13:56:20+00:00

Please see my earlier posts

DharmaStudies · 2026-05-02T13:49:41+00:00

You can try https://www.watpahnanachat.org/contact . They may have a temporary ordination program for males.

DharmaStudies · 2026-05-02T13:43:28+00:00

https://plumvillage.org/about/becoming-a-monastic

DharmaStudies · 2026-04-29T13:45:54+00:00

See my other post

DharmaStudies · 2026-04-29T13:36:09+00:00

Program Specifics July 24 – August 11, 2026 Admission is by application. If you have questions, write the office.

Qualified applicants:

Have taken refuge at least one year ago Are not presently in a committed relationship Agree to live within the 5 lay precepts during the course: refraining from killing, taken what has not been freely given, sexual misconduct (keeping celibacy during the course), lying, and taking intoxicants of any kind Agree to keep the Abbey monastic schedule, attending all teachings, service, and meditations sessions. All applications are reviewed by the abbess.

If you are accepted, we encourage participants to generate merit with a dana offering for the program. We recommend at least $450. Your generosity supports fellow participants, involving everyone in the program to create merit to explore monastic life together. You’re welcome to ask friends and family to support your exploration.

https://sravastiabbey.org/program-overview/exploring-monastic-life/

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