What would a female monk be called?

nun
The word nun is typically used for female monastics. Although the term monachos is of Christian origin, in the English language monk tends to be used loosely also for both male and female ascetics from other religious or philosophical backgrounds.

Can a Buddhist monk be female?

Officially, only men can become monks and novices in Thailand under a Buddhist order that since 1928 has forbidden the ordination of women. Dhammananda Bhikkhuni, the 74-year-old abbess of the Songdhammakalyani monastery, flew to Sri Lanka to be ordained in 2001 as Thailand’s first female monk.

What is the opposite gender monk?

In the context of the question, ‘monk’ refers to a religious man. Hence, the feminine gender noun of ‘monk’ is ‘nun’.

What happens if a monk touches a woman?

Under the provision of the monastic code of conduct when a monk has physical contacts with a woman, he will face disciplinary actions, while touching alone, if unintentional and that could be justified. But if other deliberate contacts subject to others disciplinary actions ranging from rebuke, reprimand to disrobing.

Who was the oldest monk to live without seeing a woman?

Mihailo Tolotos, an Orthodox Greek Monk, is said to have lived for 82 years and died, without ever laying eyes on a woman. Image used for representational purposes.

Why did the young monk pick up the woman?

Of course, the young monk has not literally carried the woman. He has been weighed down with an inner conflict between monastic rules and offering help to a fellow human in need. For the older monk there was no conflict, therefore he could pick up the woman and put her down again.

What does monk mode mean?

The monk mode meaning – in the way I practice it – is more focused on not pursuing women in general. But to get the best results, you can also avoid masturbating and watching porn – you should never be watching porn. Monk mode means you’re not trying to chase women.

Can Thai women monks become monks?

Thailand’s monastic order, however, rests its case against female monks on a technicality. The sangha insists that female monks can only be brought into the fold by other women. But because the sangha in Thailand has never sanctioned a female monk, there are no women available to open the door to newcomers.

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