Originally posted by marcteng:
Who has thoughts of renouncing one's lay life and experience the life of monastic monk?
I have this feeling as I am not dissatisfied with my current life, especially working for a living. I felt that my current life is aimless and empty. The reason I am feeling this is cos I am not practising the dhamma, thus not benefiting the effects of the wonderful and timeless dhamma. Contradicting isn't it.
If that is the case, I might as well renounce and lead the life of a monk to cultivate and study Buddhism and also contribute to community.
Some people might say one can still practise Buddhism while leading a laylife, this i agree as there are lay followers who did not renounce, has a high level of achievement in practising Buddhism.
When one renounces, it means that you are willing to give up your laylife and experience the life of a monk, which adhere to vinaya rules, self cultivation studying of buddhism, and helping the community.
My Friend, life is never enough. We want more of what ever we can gain. Life is empty but not meaningless. Feeling emptyness is good, you understand and see thing in a better prospective. Once you take up dhama course, you will see your real intention of life. The realistic of life.
When 'I' was young, my wish is to become a monk and devoted to public assistance. Somehow, 'I' was obstructed by barrier. But with a mindful attitude, current am able to continue 'my' task.
Yes, you may still gain and appreciate buddhism even you are not renounced. There are many good example. one of them is Mr. Lee Block Guan. To renounce you need certain quality and quantity in a person. and with such high quality, many are unable to attain.
