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Do you think you could ever "put yourself away" in a monastery?

Asked by ZEPHYRA (21750points) October 31st, 2010

Could you leave behind the material world and lead a monastic life?

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lemming's avatar

No, I’d miss the real world too much. I’d miss staying out, or even just staying up for as long as I want, and eating and drinking what I want. And I’d miss people I know and love too of course. And they’d probably make me pray for long periods too. If I was to go to any monastery, I would definitly choose a Buddhist one though, all that meditating could get interesting.

talljasperman's avatar

I keep trying to do the opposite

Aster's avatar

GQ
No; very few are up to such a lifestyle. But there are worse ways to live. You need a lot of faith to do that. I need a lot more.
I could, possibly, consider living in an Amish community. They have great food and quilts. lol

lucillelucillelucille's avatar

Yes,yes I could….for alittle while ;)

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