Can I Give Myself a Buddhist Name?

Can I give myself a Buddhist name? A name is just a name, it doesn’t matter. To practice Buddhism, in every day life, will give you the harmony you’re looking for. And if getting a “”Buddhist”” name is what you’re looking for, then you need a lama, and (s)he will give you a name. In … Read more

Why do Buddhist Monks Shave Their Heads?

Why do Buddhist monks shave their heads? Ridding of your hair serves as a symbol of renunciation of worldly ego and fashion. In Buddhism, shaving your head (and face) is part of Pabbajja. Pabbajja is when a person leaves their home and “”goes forth”” to live the life of a Buddhist renunciate among ordained monks. … Read more