Can I go live in a Buddhist monastery?

For a couple of months you can Live in a Buddhist monastery as a volunteer to gain the experience of a lifetime. A Buddhist Monastery volunteer gets the opportunity to not just intermingle with the Buddhist people, but live like the way they do and understand their hardships and also their culture, traditions.

Where is the most popular place for Buddhism?

World’s 10 most stunning Buddhist sites

• 1 SHIKOKU TEMPLE PILGRIMAGE, JAPAN. Photo: Alamy.
• 2 WAT PHRA SING, THAILAND. Photo: Alamy.
• 3 DUNHUANG, CHINA. Photo: SHUTTERSTOCK.
• 4 SHWEDAGON PAGODA, MYANMAR.
• 5 BOROBODUR, INDONESIA.
• 6 DAMBULLA CAVES, SRI LANKA.
• 7 PO LIN MONASTERY, HONG KONG.
• 8 HAEINSA TEMPLE, SOUTH KOREA.

Which state has the highest Buddhist population?

Hawaii
US States by Population of Buddhists Hawaii has the largest Buddhist population by percentage, amounting to 8% of the state’s population. California follows Hawaii with 2%.

Where is Buddhism’s place of worship?

the temple
In Buddhism there is no single place of worship. This is because Buddhists can worship in the home or in the temple. Although Buddhists show devotion at home, they also use the temple as this is the heart of the community.

Can Buddhist monk marry?

Buddhists monks choose not to marry and remain celibate while living in the monastic community. This is so that they can focus on achieving enlightenment .

What are the 3 holiest sites for Buddhism?

Vaishali was the capital of the Vajjian Republic of ancient India. Nalanda: Center of Buddhist learning, the Nalanda Mahavihar; important for its Mahayana Philosophy. Sravasti: Place of the Twin Miracle, showing his supernatural abilities in performance of miracles.

What is the holy city of Buddhism?

For Hindus, Varanasi, India, is the holiest of the seven sacred cities. And Buddhism was founded at nearby Sarnath around 528 B.C., when Buddha gave his first sermon, “The Setting in Motion of the Wheel of Dharma” (also called “Turning the Wheel of the Dharma”).

Which country follows Buddhism?

Other countries with a significant percentage of Buddhists include Taiwan (Republic of China), Malaysia, China, Macau (China), Vietnam, Hong Kong (China), Northern Mariana Islands, and Nepal.

Can I eat meat as a Buddhist?

Many Buddhists interpret this to mean that you should not consume animals, as doing so would require killing. Buddhists with this interpretation usually follow a lacto-vegetarian diet. This means they consume dairy products but exclude eggs, poultry, fish, and meat from their diet.

Where do Tibetan Buddhists meet in America?

Now one of region’s largest Tibetan Dharma groups, we meet regularly at the Yeshe Tsogyal Temple in Nashville, and hold annual retreats led by Ven. Khenpo Tsewang Dongyal Rinpoche at Padma Gochen Ling, our retreat center outside of Monterey, Tennessee.

What is Padmasambhava Buddhist center?

Padmasambhava Buddhist Center is a member-supported organization, and we rely entirely on the generosity of our Sangha members and friends. You’re invited to join and become a member of our worldwide Dharma family at PBC.

Do you need to be a Buddhist to go home?

Welcome to Tara Buddhist Center! To come back home you don’t need to be a Buddhist, you just need a wish to be a healthy, compassionate, warm, loving, kindhearted person. When we study buddhism we study ourselves, learning about the nature of our own minds.

Do you need to be a Buddhist to be happy?

Welcome to Tara Buddhist Center! To come back home you don’t need to be a Buddhist, you just need a wish to be a healthy, compassionate, warm, loving, kindhearted person. When we study buddhism we study ourselves, learning about the nature of our own minds. Happiness and suffering depend on the mind, peace and happiness is in our mind.