theravada
The are many schools of Buddhism and many sects in each school. many have monastic groups
Gerald Roscoe has written: 'The monastic life' -- subject(s): Theravada Buddhism, Monastic and religious life (Buddhism)
Phaungdawoo Monastic Education High School was created in 1993.
Buddhism is a religion which is strongly dependent on the monastic order. Even though the monks benefit the most from the teachings, it can be practiced by the common man for the benefits that it brings to their life and also the belief that the more they practice more is the chance for them to become enlightened.
Greg Bailey has written: 'The sociology of early Buddhism' -- subject(s): Buddhism, Mediation, Monastic and religious life (Buddhism), Religious aspects of Mediation, Social aspects of Buddhism
Buddhism is primarily practiced in Asia.
Buddhism and Christianity both offered opportunities for women to lead monastic lives. In Buddhism, women could become bhikkhunis (nuns), while in Christianity, women could become abbesses and lead convents. Both belief systems provided avenues for women to pursue spiritual life and leadership roles within a monastic community.
Armugaan Hajazi has written: 'Lamahood' -- subject(s): Buddhism, Lamas, Buddhism and social problems, Buddhist youth, Religious life, Monastic and religious life (Buddhism)
China
The 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso, attended the Gaden Jangtse Monastic College in Tibet. He received a Geshe Lharampa degree, which is the highest level of Buddhist academic achievement in the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism.
Theravada
Buddhism A Bhikkhu is one who has decided to give up the things of the world and join monastic life (or the sangha as it is called in Buddhism). Bhikkhu is the title for monks, while Bhikkhuni is the title for nuns. Hope this was helpful