How Did I Become a Monk? A Difficult Yet Amusing Beginning

About this episode

Ajahn Ruciro shares his journey of becoming a monk, highlighting the challenges and humor in his beginnings.

Ajahn Ruciro gave this Dhamma talk on 18 January 2026 at Amaravati Buddhist Monastery in the UK. The post How Did I Become a Monk? A Difficult Yet Amusing Beginning appeared first on Amaravati Buddhist Monastery .

Topics covered

• monastic life
• Buddhism
• Dhamma talk

Keywords

• monk
• Amaravati
• Buddhist Monastery

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Dhamma, How Did I Become a Monk

Places: UK

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