The Circumstances Leading to Ordination
…ollows. When confronted with one or all of the following four circumstances, a person usually seeks refuge in the monkhood
1. Old Age - The deterioration of one's physical state and abilities, finding that …
…: old age, 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 …