In Buddhism, small children are often chosen to become monks and, as such, are removed from their family home to study in monasteries, sometimes down the street, sometimes on the other side of the world.
Heads shaved, wearing monks' robes, they study to become *realizers* from toddlerhood.
I understand the reasoning behind the...reasoning, but I am wondering what YOU think of the situation?
Often, these children are believed to be reincarnations of those for whom they succeed.
This is adorable!
The Dalai Lama and Panchen Lama
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