gautam bhudda
Emperor Ashoka is believed to have converted to Buddhism after the bloody Kalinga War, which changed his thinking. He gave up his kingdom and became a Buddhist monk.
Zen Buddhism started in China around the 6th century. It was supposedly brought over from India by a monk. Eventually, it was influenced by the Tao, which explains it's differences compared to the Indian schools of Buddhism.
a monk in the 12th centery
Monk
Answer this question… He never wanted to repeat the devastation caused during one of his conquests.
It is usually a Bhikku (monk).
The use of parables to teach religious concepts.
how many Buddhist monk in England.
There are several/many lineages in Tibetan Buddhism. However, the head monk of Tibetan Buddhism is the Dalai Lama.
It is a matter of debate among historians as to who brought Buddhism to China. Some European historians say Ashoka sent the royal monk Massim Sthavira into China around 265 BCE; others assert that Li Fang and seventeen other missionaries arrived in China during the Qin dynasty. Trading during the Silk Road period encouraged the spread of Buddhism, but scholars debate whether it was more prevalent on the land or sea routes.
Gautama Buddha founded the Middle Path school of Buddhism.
I can speak for other religions but as for Buddhism a Monk a can leave at any time. Buddhism is about personnel growth and development. If a Monk or Nun feels that they have attained enough wisdom and want to leave they can.