Becoming Buddhist Monk/ Daily Life
Hwo old is a monk when they first enter monistary
Around age 8
Nothing they are bare foot
What did the monks walk to in the walk for peace
Texas to Washington D.C
When will the monks become ordained to shave their head an renounce their possesions
Around 20 years old
How do monks get food/carry food?
The community provides for them
How do monks discipline theirselves
They follow daily routines and practice patience
When do monks eat
8AM-12PM
What did the monks say that they wanted to reawaken inside of everyone during the walk for peace?
The peace inside of them
What Special gifts did monks get during the walk for peace
flowers & hand written gifts
Name 4 possesions they carry
robes, alms bowl, belt, razor, filter for water, staff
forests or mountains
How do monks think you can reach happiness
From being calm and aware than having possesions or money
What do senior monks teach the young monks
Philosophy and scripture
Why do the monks do the walk for peace?
they walk only when the world is out of balence as a prayer in motion
What do Buddhist teach meditation as
Helps people understand their thoughts better and reduce stress