Learn Buddhism: Becoming A Buddhist Monk

Becoming a Buddhist monastic (monk or nun) is often a desire by Westerners new to the religion instead of staying a layperson. But should you? What does it entail? And, can you have a complete Buddhist experience as a layperson? This episode's guest is Sanathavihari Bhikkhu is a Mexican American Theravada Buddhist monk from Sarathchandra Buddhist Center in N. Hollywood California and shares his insights and history going from Buddhist layperson to monk.