monk

Someone who has undergone shukke tokudo (monk ordination). We tend to use monk and priest similarly, but not synonymously, at Dharma Rain. The term monk tends to be used in reference to lifestyle (i.e., living at the temple full time, taking on life vows, wearing particular clothing and hairstyle, being fully immersed in continuing training). Monk is not a rank different from priest.

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