Will working at a buddhist monestary accross the country help me to achieve mental discipline, and the chance to cleanse my body and mind?
2007-02-27 16:35:02 · 13 answers · asked by hichef24 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Performing selfless service ( service without any hidden agenda ), is the most powerful form of worship to God.
The nature of service and the intention of the individual is important points to consider. Living and working in a buddhist monastery undoubtedly is an honourable deed. However bear in mind that you should perfom your service without any motive e.g. earning money, fame, pride etc.
Living in an environment surrounded by spritually minded souls certainly has positive impact as the surroundings are charged with positive thought vibrations. You will be less inclined to delve into unnecessary thoughts and actions.
From a physical perspective, going on a vegetarian diet will help to cleanse your body of toxins and free radicals.
In my opininon, you should definitely go ahead with it.
2007-02-27 16:49:43 · answer #1 · answered by Rakesh 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm sure if you approach it in the right 'mind' you can achieve those things. And I'm also sure that whatever happens it will prove to be an interesting experience.
But you do know you can achieve those things without a monastery don't you?
And that the most important thing is to be able to apply what you learn in everyday life?
Most anyone can develop a calm demeanour in a retreat. It's when you're late for work and you spill coffee down your only clean shirt that it really counts.
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2007-02-28 11:43:45 · answer #2 · answered by Nobody 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the idea of working at a monastery appeals to you, check it out.
If you continue with it, you may find that your premise of 'what will this give me' was faulty. What you will 'get' from the experience is what you 'give.'
I forget which teacher it was talked about the three types of giving. One is giving with palms up, fist clenched. Very stingy.
The second is giving with palms up, hand open. More generous.
But the highest level of giving is palms down, hands open.
2007-02-28 00:41:39 · answer #3 · answered by pasdeberet 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2007-02-28 00:40:15 · answer #4 · answered by Kye H 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am not sure, if this can help you a bit.
http://www.11meditation.co.nr
it's all about Theravada Buddhist religion in Thailand (except vipassana).
2007-02-28 23:33:59 · answer #5 · answered by Jak 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it will give you a chance to look at life from a different perspective (separate from pop culture, consumerism etc) It may not work for you, but it's a cool experience to have.
2007-02-28 00:44:42 · answer #6 · answered by ajj085 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Know it will make you a slave to social order!!! To gain true enlightenment is to when to say yes and when to say no and what is right and wrong with out a word.
2007-02-28 00:40:44 · answer #7 · answered by matthew m 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is not what they can offer...but what you can give and offer....it is the innerself ....and enlightment can be achieved even without a monestary.....but sometimes you do not know the directions...
2007-02-28 00:49:10 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Maybe. I practice zen meditation myself and it works fine for me.
2007-02-28 00:38:05 · answer #9 · answered by ? 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
meditation is the path to inner peace.
2007-02-28 00:37:35 · answer #10 · answered by Speak freely 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋