Why I became a nun | Ven Munissara | BCWA Interview

[@norbulolo]

very intelligent, very courageous, lots of respect for her.

[@curtisgrindahl446]

This is beautiful... AND one doesn't need to be a nun or monk to practice elements of the Buddhist path she mentions. Being present, aware of reality and being kind are things we all can aspire to. Life gives us plenty of opportunities to refine our practice... which really means refining ourselves. She clearly articulates how this can happen. Thank you for this video. May all beings be peaceful. May all beings be happy. May all beings be free from suffering.

[@japplesin]

I am inspired by your choice and decision.

[@sebee555]

I really love this in depth explanation about the multifaceted introspection. I myself am very attracted to ordination - have been studying the dharma for the last two years seriously. Dharma is true knowledge in many many different ways. This interview rings true about so many things from a modern perspective. I hope I have enough merits to ordain.

[@13c11a]

Find out. Do it.

[@carerforever2118]

I'm saving up ( by paying myself first and my bills last ) to travel from Melbourne, Australia to Perth Australia to become a buddhist nun when l'm 60. I'm 43 yo now, and still living at home in my mum's house looking after her as her full-time Carer on the Carer Pension and Carer Allowance from Centrelink ( Social Security). My mum is 71yo, she has Schizophrenia, Skin cancer, and Arthritis in arms and legs and can't walk at times due to Arthritis in her legs. I've been writing in my journal daily for a few weeks now, l write what l'm grateful and thankful for to to have in my life. The idea to journal was from a Buddhist nun.

[@hirushaadi]

Wishing you can tread The path to nirwana.Indeed Life is suffering!

[@tankeepeng4426]

Why you reject Jesus, He is the way ,the truth and the life. Buddha get you no where !

[@monishdewan8361]

According to lord Buddha, an ordinary ignorant person wouldn’t be able to understand the true concept of Buddhism. To understand His teachings you need to be knowledgeable and open minded. Please do study the followings. 1.Four noble truth 2.noble eightfold path. 3.law of dependent origination. 4. Nirvana (Enlightenment). The highest/ Ultimate. Regards & best wishes.

[@tankeepeng4426]

@@monishdewan8361 Buddhism cannot explain 1)the origin of life 2)the purpose of life 3) the morality of life and lastly 4) the destiny of life; without the four issues mentioned, all buddha's teaching just make no sense .

[@monishdewan8361]

According to lord Buddha, a lay person can enjoy 4 kinds of bliss. 1) bliss of wealth 2)bliss of ownership 3)bliss of debtlessness & 4) bliss of blamelessness.( a person’s mind, body, speech

[@randomtraveller7829]

Appreciating your life in Dhamma... may you be happy and peaceful

[@globalgopal909]

Wow how shine her face and looking very stable It’s becoz of vipsana

[@williamharding1319]

Such a pleasant and intelligent human being. I thoroughly enjoyed this video!

[@nelliestobo4446]

Mesmerising

[@Wildmanmercury]

Wow, I loved your talk. I definitely identify with your experiences both at university and in NYC (where I currently live). It’s always been difficult for me to connect with others when asked to discuss accomplishments since my values are just different. Thank you for sharing.

[@dpldmadushani]

නමෝ බුද්ධ , නමෝ ධම්මා, නමෝ සංඝා. 🙏🙏🙏 namo buddha, namo dhamma, namo sanga.🙏🙏

[@pooki3luv]

She is the leading light for many to follow...

[@noisitterley4435]

Wow you are a Thai nun! I your life is so beautiful 😍!

[@Tina-pk1wy]

This was so calming to listen to, thank you 🙏🏼

[@kiranlimbu8064]

It's not easy for everyone. The have responsibilities and duties to fulfill toward those whom u owe something and towards those who have done a lot for u .. and if conditions are not favourable one has to get hold of a job and try to live a normal life. .. sometimes life is depressing

[@hemadear2509]

Great thing to say. “Looking at yourself from outside.” This is something many of us don’t do. I’m glad I listened to you. Heaps of advice. Thank you.

[@taylordottie5858]

She's so pleasant and encouraging! I'm glad that she's happy

[@tanguyen2082]

Thank you so much for your words of wisdom. Keeping the 5 precepts in real life isn’t easy because We have to mingle with many types of people, situations and these situations can test our 5 Buddhist’s precepts. I will do my best to maintain my precepts. So far, I need to let go of past resentments, anger and cigarettes that I Started when I was 18. At least, I know the reason why I picked up cigarettes. It was because out of resentment and self pity, things didn’t go my way so I picked cigarettes to cope with the situation at hands. It isn’t a physical withdraw anymore but it is a mental game that I am dealing with. I hope one day, I can get rid of them and be strong mentally. Om Mani Pad Me Hum.

[@cdib88]

Wow this is amazing, she is very inspiring and eloquent! Hope to meet her some day 🙏

[@scootergreen3]

This is Garbage, Serve Jesus Christ Cara Dibdin!

[@cng1644]

blind faith, superstitious, the cause of most conflict in the world. go watch sam harris see how ridiculous your divisive faith is. rude and uncivilized blind brainwashed followers.

[@tankeepeng4426]

Don't, She will misled you.

[@hirushaadi]

@@scootergreen3 Jesus was a monk in kashmir He is not your skin colour either Sorry to tell the truth mr. Blind faith

[@happylucky5076]

Sadhu​

[@ayurveg]

Thank you for your kind presentation of you deepest thoughts and yearning for a dedicated life. Being a nun is such a beautiful life. Love, for a way, a tradition, a religion and something fitting with oneself... remembering me reading the Dharma and trying Zazen, reading about the Dalai Lama.... yes... God is the most beautiful thing in life.

[@hemadear2509]

Dhamma has been in your mind since you were a child. I think Dhamma guided you to where you wanted to be. It’s not easy to peel yourself away from the attachment to home life, family, stuff you’ve been collecting, so, it must’ve been really difficult to settle down with. Listening to you, I’m thinking, you’re free from suffering. Attachment to way of life is suffering. You look so happy. May Triple Gem Bless you.

[@KaterinaUniversal]

Sadhu Sadhu Sadhu, venerable Munissara! Thanks for this precious interview. It resonates to me so much! Having tried myself nunhood just for 2 months, I so much feel every word with the meaning behind it.... That realizations that you don't belong to the world of pleasures, but appreciate a deeper understanding of what is truly happening..! Wish to hear more from Venerable Munissara, also maybe some Dhamma talk! When she was talking about herself, she was so ... even fun and cool... and when she touched Dhamma, her look changed, intonation changed! We can see she speaks as if she carries smth fragile!

[@vvelvettearss]

I noticed that too. When she was reflecting back on her old life she had the childlike smily gestures with silly face expressions too. (not calling her silly and it's nice to see nuns are human too) But once she started talking about Buddhism her whole body posture and look and everything became about seriousness and wisdom. you're very observant for noticing that ! love this interview because I also think about becoming a nun one day . she had given me ideas on where to start :)

[@susanyang9812]

So happy for you are on your way to the pathless, ive striving every moment to be there

[@c.r.nunamaker675]

Lovely to hear this interview with this intelligent articulate women. I appreciate her speaking directly and openly about the challenges of being a serious woman practitioner, with no obvious path in the early days of serious practice. That resonates strongly with me.

[@susanyang9812]

I make a vows for my girls to walk the dhamma path after watching your video! May the power of my vows and this video help them to succeed to the path of dhamma.

[@judygd8749]

Susan Yang YOU ARE A BRAVE & GROUNDED PERSON

[@susanyang9812]

Have to act from the heart and live accord to the dhamma, i wander why i got here?

[@sanwong9788]

This is beautiful, thank YOU so much!

[@Pranjan1277]

She is very intellectual and wisdom. I wish I could meet with her and learn a lots of great things for her she seems a great teacher a younger generation needs very much.

[@denny2457]

It is very inspiring me.. I also want to practice Dhamma..

[@punnamitan5032]

Life are full of sufferings, sorrows and lamentations. All views arising from an ego-self cause stress and unhappiness, in which many do not know.

[@tankeepeng4426]

Buddhism is not the answer.

[@thithachnguyen8913]

@@tankeepeng4426 so what is an answer ,love to know ?😄!

[@purpledoo]

Thank you very much for share it! Deeply inspiring! I feel relieved seeing that someone else went through all the doubts that I have had.

[@tungyang8312]

It’s really great that you really found the real meaning of human life! You actually you have eyes for look farther.. I am happy for you and I appreciate it!

[@rajveercreation9629]

Great buudhist nun ven muunisara great namo buudhay 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@PVTNS]

‘You have to prove yourself by what other people value’ Mhmmmm. Thank you.

[@christyallard2096]

Beautifully said. ❤️🙏

[@cstacy0]

I'm malaysian, wish I will like you. dhmma is a great 🙏

[@lukemckean6155]

Sadhu 🙏🏻❤️💎 I want to get my daughter to watch this

[@ladakhthroughages.6286]

Courageous , decisive person with immense determination in finding out ways and means to just raise above this mesh of samsaric lamentations. Be light to oneself and for others. You are indeed inspiring. Much rejoice venerable 🙏🙏🙏

[@kelsanggyatso1503]

You are great for inspiration to be positive and happy.

[@Che_Guna]

Peace be with you all ☸️🙏

[@leeyoonteng4799]

It so true. You choose a right path.

[@San-bl6nv]

Ya full time gives enlightenment.

[@ashash5101]

🙏hi ..i can see how HAppy you are... Enlighten on your face... ☺wish to meet you 1 DAY .

[@rainbowstar4360]

This is incredible

[@prashantkhadtale7977]

Jay bhim Namo buddhay I dhamma every one has same not discrimination bass on gender great religion I love it

[@tylerwhitney3443]

I hear you about being pulled all over as a lay practitioner/householder....I've lived primarily without money for 6 years and at times I can lose focus and be led astray based on all manner of thing; social media, people you meet, random whims etc. I've been looking back into monastic type life lately.

[@coralturner6377]

Thank you 😊

[@pooki3luv]

All humans are related to each other,.parents and children...brothers and sisters...in circles of birth and death of endless samsara..

[@aljapeterka370]

🙏 super wow Buddhisem Buddha lepo Karma 😊 🧘‍♀️ ❤ 🏯 🇸🇮

[@menghawtok7837]

Thanks for sharing. So clear and inspiring _/\_

[@rudranshudas3591]

Madam you are my inspiration 🙏🙏🙏🙏 and I also want to be a nun like you😊☺️

[@pradeepzee125]

Very very nice.i salute you.

[@jeevankumargurung2438]

Your choice is good.buddhist nun should be pureveg and live simple life.pureveg simple living monks and nuns are best in real buddhism.buddha said if you don't have any food to eat then you can eat meat .this comment is from the land of buddha lumbini nepal.

[@dorjghising9879]

🤣🤣kati

[@thudor1]

She's cool!! Another great bhikshuni/bhikkuni is Sister Dang Ngiem of Plum Village. I highly recommend her talk about inviting the bell.

[@wordscapes5690]

In Asian culture, and by Asian I specifically mean those that are in the constraining grip of Confucianism and Taoism, it is very hard for men and women to break away from the stranglehold of their parents, who expect an enormous list of duties and responsibilities from their children from cradle to grave. I always have great respect for Chinese and Taiwanese monks. I know how hard it is to escape the family for the sake of Dhamma. For Asians who come from Theravada cultures, entering a monastery is more deeply understood.

[@saifuddinueo]

nice,thanks

[@judygd8749]

SO TRUE THIS MATERIALISTIC WORLD IS SO MEANINGLESS IT IS JUST ABOUT BOASTING/EGO PEOPLE TALKING SELFIES FLOCKING TO SHOPPING CENTRES WEARING BRANDED STUFF DINING @ RESTAURANTS GOING ON VACATIONS ETC HUMAN BEINGS ARE SO DELUDED & MISERABLE

[@ashwini9495]

I really want to be a buddist nun, wt I should do?

[@ForOneNature]

bswa.org/location/dhammasara-monastery/

[@pavanganvir6435]

@@LoveinLanka not pure . bouddh dhamm is one. Only Buddhist. Namobuddhay namodhammay namosanghay

[@pavanganvir6435]

@URHO KEKKONEN Namobuddhay namodhammay namosanghay . What you want to say. I don't understand sir. I am from Pune Maharashtra India.

[@carerforever2118]

Me too! I'm saving up ( by paying myself first and my bills last ) to travel from Melbourne, Australia to Perth Australia to become a buddhist nun when l'm 60. I'm 43 yo now, and still living at home in my mum's house looking after her as her full-time Carer on the Carer Pension and Carer Allowance from Centrelink ( Social Security). My mum is 71yo, she has Schizophrenia, Skin cancer, and Arthritis in arms and legs and can't walk at times due to Arthritis in her legs. I've been writing in my journal daily for a few weeks now, l write what l'm grateful and thankful for to to have in my life. The idea to journal was from a Buddhist nun.

[@dvjturngwongputhon3964]

สาธุครับ🙏

[@soponchanseatipon7761]

Sadhu Sadhu Sadhu !!!

[@tumursurenunurtogtokh1958]

Sadhu Sadhu Sadhu

[@singmantamang6322]

Great step great wisdom !

[@mangeshpawar8420]

Sadhu sadhu sadhu🙏🙏🙏

[@jane8228]

I am inspired and would love to visit the monetary

[@nimeshaperera8819]

Thank you, I am lost on whether to become a nun or stay in the lay life right now.

[@Hellomoon444]

Watching this at midnight wondering if I should dedicate my life to the Dhamma… I want to but…part of me wants to also become a wife and a mother one day…but I also know deep down maybe that thought and desire is what society tells me that’s what I should do not what I want to do… Life in this world especially during this day and age is truly very confusing… I personally feel like the world is becoming more and more obsessed with the 5 hindrances and it’s making me personally more and more confused… It’s becoming easier to live in the 5 hindrances because technology is at our side always…. I feel exactly how she did. I don’t know if I’m running away from life or if I’m seeking refuge….all I know is that mentally and emotionally…I’m very drained living in a world that is all about the current self….😔 I feel like the good karma and love I give to the world and others really attracts people…but…I feel like at the same time a lot of people I meet because of it think I am a weak person that can be pushed around. It’s very hard trying to live in the Dhamma when others around don’t respect you for trying to follow your beliefs and teachings…

[@kuekyongchong6158]

sadhu sadhu sadhu 🙏

[@nickdavila94]

Sangham Saranam Gacchami 🙏🙏🙏

[@devarajanp8830]

Thank you. Pl. a Dhamma talk.

[@margaretcato4241]

I fight for the basics everyday

[@jaclynmah606]

Sadthu 🙏

[@margaretcato4241]

Quietness.... peace.... NO drama sounds good to me

[@tillycomedy2194]

this is amazing, thank you for sharing this on the internet!! does this nun live in asia or america? growing up in melbourne, i’ve heard of several judaic nunneries, but no buddhist nunneries.

[@777xino]

She is closer to you than you think. She lives in Perth at the Dhammasara Nuns Monastery.

[@goutam4758]

Sila, Samadhi and Pradnya..

[@ashasr9827]

SadhuSadhuSadhu🙏🏼❤️🙏🏼

[@karentan9914]

You are choosing the right paths of livings. Not many people can do this. They are busy of Luxury and famed. They forgot went they died One day.

[@geenaee4772]

Sadhu sadhu sadhu ❤❤❤

[@ptheropthero3679]

Thank ven munissara your dhamma dicuss I am from SriLanka i invite you to come our country i build a International Buddhist Sathipattana Meditstion Center pleas can ypu ven munisdra help me

[@ชาญยุทธ-ด6ธ]

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[@jeevankumargurung2438]

Oh nice buddhist nun but plz keep away from meat, egg, wine,cigarette and luxury life.this is the best nun n monk in real buddhism. buddha said if you have enough food choices then you can't eat meat."I'm from the land of buddha Nepal"all the best..

[@user-bc7ob9kj5g]

🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🌹🌹🌹

[@michaelwoo4123]

Awesome!

[@FreedomBreeze24]

bless

[@ashasr9827]

🙏🏼🌺🙏🏼🌺🙏🏼🌺🙏🏼🌺🙏🏼🌺🙏🏼🌺🙏🏼🌺🙌🙌🙌

[@Naturehood3_8]

🙏🙏🙏

[@migmartsering3871]

Became nun is good if you really practicing Buddha dharma.how hard is to practice.min

[@hemadear2509]

We all, Buddhists, wish to see future Buddha. Perhaps reach Nirvana. After this interview, were you able to forget it? Not keep thinking about it? Or, how do you train your brain to cut off whatever happened a minute ago or whatever.

[@mariusbaltazarrozenberg-ho9367]

I will be a monk. I will become Living Buddha Manjushri.

[@deepikakedare2141]

❤❤❤

[@susanyang9812]

Is ok if they dont accept dhamma yet, but show them by your true love and compassion they will follow later

[@B-lazer3]

This is what I want to be

[@whovishalsingh]

So it is stressful to be in Harvard. America are you listening👂. 🤷‍♂️😇🎯

[@TheShift_OfEnergy]

ALL I NEED IS PEACE

[@sunilharrisonleemakurukula1558]

🙏🌸🌸🌸🙏🌸🌸🌸🙏

[@dejal.3606]

Why there was no teaching like this in primary school?.... Political or Economic reasons?

[@too6940]

อเมซิ่ง ไทย วูแมน

[@greensoul5329]

❤️

[@matthiaslow8533]

How can I keep in touch?

[@lostangeleschronicles]

I enjoyed your video and story. Did you learn Chan meditation?

[@vineethasamarakoon1187]

Send 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🌒💥🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺👍

[@thedjc100]

I’m not Buddhist and I had no intention of watching the whole video but boy, once you start watching you just can’t stop. What an engaging, happy person.

[@stevebarber8501]

Sadu, Sadu, Sadu.