Posted by: Dhammañāṇa
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[Q&A] Do Buddhist children outside of Buddhist countries ever become monks?
Householder, interested,
my person "fears" no. The is neither really a Sangha nor enought right view that such would be seen benefical and soon it will disappear in the traditional countries as well. It's hard to even trace the Sangha in western countries and in accordance of general wrong view and not seeing that wise praise the going forth, there might be even strong social hindrances for acceptance.
It happens that certain groups organize "children hugging" and use affection to do their livelihood and increase worldly fame and gain. Such is not different if monks would look after the cattle of people for rewards. Some popular western "forest"-branches give currently into such market-strategies.
If having a child desiring after a life with the monks, a monks life, it's of great merits to support such and look after ways. Sure it would be hard to find, not at least because Monks in traditional countries would not easy take on responsibilities for a "prince" and fear wrong reactions of western minded parents. How ever, if there is Upanissaya (strong condition from the past) and if one really desires the going forth, Devas will open doors which are closed on the way.
As for what is the best time to ordain: Now! One should not wait since kusala intentions do not often arise.
Mudita
[Q&A] Do Buddhist children outside of Buddhist countries ever become monks?
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Do Buddhist children from outside of Buddhist countries ever become monks temporarily?
In Buddhist countries, young or teenage boys, and sometime girls, sometimes (or often, depending on the country) become monks temporarily. Do any Buddhist children from other countries (e.g., Western countries) ever do this? Is there anywhere (e.g. a monastery) where this would happen?
Householder, interested,
my person "fears" no. The is neither really a Sangha nor enought right view that such would be seen benefical and soon it will disappear in the traditional countries as well. It's hard to even trace the Sangha in western countries and in accordance of general wrong view and not seeing that wise praise the going forth, there might be even strong social hindrances for acceptance.
It happens that certain groups organize "children hugging" and use affection to do their livelihood and increase worldly fame and gain. Such is not different if monks would look after the cattle of people for rewards. Some popular western "forest"-branches give currently into such market-strategies.
If having a child desiring after a life with the monks, a monks life, it's of great merits to support such and look after ways. Sure it would be hard to find, not at least because Monks in traditional countries would not easy take on responsibilities for a "prince" and fear wrong reactions of western minded parents. How ever, if there is Upanissaya (strong condition from the past) and if one really desires the going forth, Devas will open doors which are closed on the way.
As for what is the best time to ordain: Now! One should not wait since kusala intentions do not often arise.
Mudita