Need help with ordination questions
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First thing to look for is the observance of Descipline(sila) and View(ditthi), since they are the first factors in the Threefold-training and Noble-eghtfold-path respectively. They are the most important criteria while seeking a place to ordain.
One can look for other qualities next, such as austerity, meditation etc.
There are places that supports meditation, ordination and forest-practice with renowned masters, yet many of them either weak in Vinaya or View, as described in the texts.
Investigating beforehand about the View-alignment and Vinaya-alignment of the teacher and monastery is a wise way to make a decision.
There are some links that I could find addressing these issues but there can be more on the internet if one is willing to investigate.
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This is the best place whole over the world for you to take maximum out of your time as you wish. Go to this site and go to contact page. "Nissarna Wanaya - Rev. Uduiriyagama Dhammajiwa"
You may come with full of bags but after completing your period you may go like free bird with empty hand. You let go all carryings with you. Remove ego completely and be happy forever. This is in Sri Lanka. Also you can find western people practising Vipassana Meditation. May triple Gem Bless you.
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"Can one live alone after the 5 years or more and how would a lonely monk survive in Europe?"
One worry about life and making a living isn't fit to leave dependency.
And leaving home requires to do so, not seeking another, or not willing to abound "western". And certain strange if thinking on returning, or?
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