Thoughts on Buddhist monasticism?

[funkychunkymonkey]

Hello, i plan on going to a Buddhist monastery for a short time lets say a year or two, what is your guys opinion on this? I'm not really going for an experience of enlightenment or anything like that, that's what Leo's teachings are for. I think I want to get a more "pushy" way to quiet my ego and mind, find peace within, I don't own a lot regardless, stepping away from society for a while i think will do me good. the image of being a monk, the gentleness and compassion of the robed monkeys on donkeys brings me to tears i find much inspiration in people such as Thich Nhat Hanh, Buddha, and of course Leo! But again this wont be PERMENANT. looking foreword to hearing from you guys :]. peace and love.

[Consilience]

Sounds like it will be amazing, but just curious why wouldn’t you be going for enlightenment while you’re there? That‘s what Buddhism is all about. 

[Terell Kirby]

@funkychunkymonkey sounds like it'll be a ton a fun, should definitely open your mind up. I, myself couldn't stomach a year. Is there a minimum for the time you need to stay?

Edited August 25, 2021 by Terell Kirby

[Goldzilla]

Go if you have the time and material means. 

[hamedsf]

would not be a good solution if you're not that social person. if you already are then no problem with that.

[funkychunkymonkey]

@Terell Kirby technically 30-45 days with the IDOP program, but i would try a year. i dont like society anyways, thats my weakness. Someone said its like a mouse in water he has to swim to survive in society. the monastery is like a rock the lil mouse can rest on without needing to do anything else.