Why become a monk?

Tim Tamashiro, a Celebrity from Canada

Tim Tamashiro, a Celebrity from Canada
http://www.timtamashiro.ca/tim-tamashiro-bio (Interview prior to coming for ordination)

Regarding the turning point that led him to come to ordain at iMONASTERY Tim states, “During Covid I experienced a lot of suffering, depression and anxiety, from lockdowns, Black Lives Matter, and other negative news. I knew I had to do something and started looking into positive psychology and Buddhism.”

Tim studied Buddhism through youtube videos. He discussed ordaining with his wife and she fully supported him and understood this is what he needed to do to heal.

Tim hopes the Monk Life program will help with improving his attention and concentration. He has a history of being a high achiever but not being able to stay with one thing for an extended period of time. He feels that the discipline and lifestyle of a monk will help improve the organization of his mind as well.

Tim is a life-long learner and states, “I am here because I want more books in my library as I know some day my library will burn down.”

Regarding what he hopes to gain from the Monk Life program he states, “An increased ability to develop my mind and a greater sense of sabai, calm, and understand how I can bring myself back from the outside world back to myself on a regular basis. I would like to be able to recognize when it’s time to bring myself back to my center so that I can function as a more kind and compassionate person.”

– Tim Tamashiro –