No, they cannot. Celibacy is one of the four most basic vows, called root vows, that all Buddhist monks and nuns take. (The other three are not to kill, steal or lie.) Although Buddhism lacks a central authority that could carry out the equivalent of defrocking or excommunication, any monk or nun who breaks their vow of celibacy has automatically ceased to be a monk or nun, no matter what clothes they wear. Note that in Japan, there are Zen 'priests' who are not ordained monks or nuns but have a certain religious status developed as an innovation in Japan. These 'priests' can marry. But they are not considered monks or nuns.

That really depends on the religion. There are monks in different religions; specifically in the Roman Catholic faith, priests and monks are not allowed to marry. However, I don't think this applies to monks in other religions.

Actually I wish I could help more but you shouldn't because spouses are comsidered worldly goods. Sorrrryyyy if someone is a monk if buddah cause u cant marry!

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Do monks get married

Anonymous

∙ 17y ago

Updated: 8/18/2023

Celibacy is part of the commitment of Buddhist monks, they do not marry. However, celibacy is not universal. In Japan some Buddhist monks are married. I have the pleasure of having one as a brother-in-law; he and his wife have 2 lovely children.

Wiki User

∙ 16y ago

What else can I help you with?

Can monks and nuns marry?

Sure, but they have to leave their positions.

Do Buddhist monks have families?

Typically not, unless they were married and then they leave them to become a monk.

What are some facts about monks?

Some universal facts are that monks are not married currently ( no girlfriend or boyfriend ) and that they are spending their time to serve the God - praying, studying scriptures, preaching, trying to control their senses.

What did Buddha want monks to become?

The Buddha wants all beings, not just monks, to become enlightened and happy. People become monks to dedicate their life solely to this task. Lay people, like me, get married, raise children and work while trying to achieve the same end goal.

Did Saint Kateri marry a priest or a monk?

Kateri Tekakwitha was a virgin and never married. Priests and monks, likewise, do not marry.

What is the collective noun for monks?

The collective noun for monks is an abomination of monks (from the older 'an abominable sight of monks').

What types of monks are there?

Some types of monks include Benedictine monks, Franciscan monks, and Trappist monks. Each type of monk belongs to a different religious order with its own set of customs, practices, and rules.

Is the Dalai Lama married?

Both Monks and Nuns take vows of celebacy.. Japan decreed in 1872 that all Buddhist monks in Japan should be free to "eat meat, take wives and shave their heads" as they chose.. (FROM WIKI ANSWERS -BY VICHEKALAY)

What aren't monks allowed to do?

They can wake up at 3:00am in the morning and sing matins but they can't afford food for themselves.

Do monks belong?

As monks.

Can monks fight?

only if they are templer monks. most monks are peaceful

Why are monks emo's?

monks are not emo!

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