Is Monasticism Relevant Today? | Robert Thurman

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Monasticism might have worked 2,500 years ago during the Buddha's time, but does it make sense to become a monk or nun today? Professor Robert Thurman looks at Buddhist monasticism today and what might need to change for Buddhism to survive in the West.
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This was a very interesting take on countering militarism. Not what I expected from the video title. I enjoyed watching. Thank you.

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