The age limit varies according to the lineage and monastery you might join.
Although some sects may have concerns there should be no age or sex based limits.
The minimum age to become a nun varies by religious tradition and convent, but generally, one must be at least 18 years old to join a convent and begin the process of becoming a nun. Some convents may have specific age requirements beyond 18.
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She says she has "played around with Buddhism for years." She's currently a devotee of Pema Chondron, a Buddhist nun, so I assume she is.
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Saint Therese of Lisieux became a Carmelite nun at age 15.
She entered the convent at the age of 15.
She felt that god was calling her to become a nun at the age of twelve so at 18 she became a nun and at 21 she made her vows to be a nun.
Guda was a Korean Buddhist nun known for her enlightenment experience and teachings on the inherent Buddha-nature in all beings. She is considered an important figure in Korean Buddhism for her mystical insights and contributions to the spread of the dharma.
Hilda became a nun at age 33 about the year 647. The precise date is not available.
Yes, there is a ceremony known as the ordination or consecration of a nun, where she takes vows of chastity, poverty, and obedience. This ceremony is often rich in ritual and tradition, with important symbolic gestures marking the nun's commitment to a religious life.