monkhood

Police said the case first came to their attention in mid-June, when they learned that an abbot in Bangkok had suddenly left the monkhood after being extorted by a woman.

In response to the conscription law, some have said on social media that they would enter the monkhood or get married early to dodge military service.

The nexus between the military and monkhood is nothing new.

Today on “Modern Love,” Jay shares how anyone can bring the lessons of monkhood into dating and love — even if you’ve never stepped foot in an ashram.

“I have traded the monkhood for manhood.”