Gains Quote by Tenzin Palmo
“In a monastic setting, if someone doesn't want to obey the rules and just wants to live the way they've always lived as a lay person, then why did they become ordained? They have no sense that they have to give something up to gain so much.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: "The Life of a Tibetan Buddhist Nun", 2015
A monastic must must recognize that ordination requires sacrifice and commitment, not merely comfort in past habits.
In simple terms: Monks must accept loss for spiritual gain.
Key Takeaway
Embrace the discipline of vows.
Themes
commitment
renunciation
spiritual growth
Mood
reflective
serene
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- joining a monastery
- daily meditation
- teaching laypeople
- handling doubts
Key Concepts
Buddhist monasticism
self‑sacrifice
Questions to Reflect On
- What does true renunciation mean to you?
- How can you reconcile past habits with monastic duties?
A Different Perspective
If the desire for lay life persists, the vow may be unsustainable.
