The Circumstances Leading to Ordination
the Raja inquired why a person might ordain, the response he was given, was as follows. When confronted with one or all of the following four circumstances, a person usually seeks refuge in the monkho
… illness, poverty, and social rejection. These situations often drive individuals to seek refuge in monastic life. The Raja notes that Rathapala, a young, healthy man surrounded by support, makes the decision to o…