Why a 31-year old Singaporean Techie Chose the Monk Life

[kodomo80]

 

[kodomo80]

Can feel some wisdom and calmness from his interview already

 

[bobo07]

Can feel some wisdom and calmness from his interview already

Listen to him 1000 times better than those influencers toxic words

 

[RSKeisuke]

watched this in the morning.. sometimes you just wonder if such path in life are god's (in this case Buddha's) will

 

[bigrooster]

I finished watching the entire video. He gives a calming aura.

It is good that he seemed to have settled his family duties/matters before going for ordination; some people would not be able to do so, due to ongoing commitments to aged parent(s), for example.

I rejoice at his new path and wish him all the best on the road to fully develop the Noble Eightfold Path!

 

[Brionic]

prob seen too much **** happen in the tech industry and decide to make peace

 

[Money no have]

I remember got three different branches.

which is which?

 

[rrr2015]

nowadays many fake people, disappointed so lie flat better

 

[kodomo80]

prob seen too much **** happen in the tech industry and decide to make peace

your sentence reminds me of this reel

 

[yokine3a]

Not easy, I am buddhist for many years n becoming a nun rarely cross my mind.

 

[kodomo80]

Not easy, I am buddhist for many years n becoming a nun rarely cross my mind.

yes some have simply too much commitments.

 

[yokine3a]

nowadays many fake people, disappointed so lie flat better

You dunno buddhism, becoming monk is tougher than lying flat. My shifu has to read a lot of materials to prepare for lessons, even junior monk need to study to upgrade ownself.

 

[Tabula Rasa]

I remember got three different branches.

which is which?

Maybe you're referring to the three main traditions, Theravada, Mahayana and Vajrayana. The one featured in this video is Theravada, specifically the Forest tradition.

 

[ribena.bing]

no need be a monk to cultivate

om mani padme hum

enough to practice in daily life already

 

[testerjp]

He only starts for a week. Nothing to see.

 

[alex22]

Kjw, crypto millionaire isit

 

[rrr2015]

You dunno buddhism, becoming monk is tougher than lying flat. My shifu has to read a lot of materials to prepare for lessons, even junior monk need to study to upgrade ownself.

of cuz any form of practice are not easy, not just Buddhism. imo just a better way to "lie flat", disconnect from material world & focus on the practice. at least the mind won't wander aimlessly compared to lie flat in material world. he chooses practice in Australia which i think not that harsh compared to say Thailand

 

[Tabula Rasa]

You dunno buddhism, becoming monk is tougher than lying flat. My shifu has to read a lot of materials to prepare for lessons, even junior monk need to study to upgrade ownself.

Must study, must memorise, still must meditate, must do chores for maintenance of the temple. Some traditions, have to go out for alms early in the morning. In some temples, the monks have to serve their community by performing rites. Very busy schedule.

 

[alex22]

your sentence reminds me of this reel

Do those briefcase holding characters eventuall fall from height?

 

[Tabula Rasa]

of cuz any form of practice are not easy, not just Buddhism. imo just a better way to "lie flat", disconnect from material world & focus on the practice.

Different kind of challenges IMO. They don't have the stresses of our lay people world. But how many of us willing to give up our material comforts for such a life? Not easy.