Monk

A monk is a person who practices monasticism, adopting a strict religious and ascetic lifestyle, usually in community with others following the same path. The word comes from the Greek monachos (μοναχός), commonly translated as a solitary person, and by convention almost always refers to men (while the term nun is more commonly used to refer to female monastics), although it may be applied to women as well.

Buddhist monks

The western term is often applied to Buddhist monastics in all traditions of Buddhism, also known by the Sanskrit and Pali terms bhikshu and bhikkhu. Tibetan Buddhist monks are sometimes known as lamas.

Related Topics:
Bhikkhu - Tibetan Buddhist - Lama

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