The age limit varies according to the lineage and monastery you might join.
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.
religion and spirituaility, catholicism, buddhism
Playboy, cosmopolite, social animal, womanizer, married man.
A woman in the process of becoming a nun is typically referred to as a postulant. This stage is the initial period of formation and discernment before taking formal religious vows.
Saint Therese of Lisieux became a Carmelite nun at age 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.
She entered the convent at the age of 15.
A Buddhist student is commonly referred to as a "disciple" or "follower" of Buddhism. In traditional Buddhist teachings, a student who has taken formal vows and is committed to following the Buddhist path is known as a "bhikkhu" (monk) or "bhikkhuni" (nun). These individuals undergo specific training and adhere to a code of conduct known as the Vinaya.
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.