PILGRIMAGES

PILGRIMAGES

MONK LIFE PILGRIMAGES

Walking the Path Together

Monk Life Pilgrimages are sacred journeys created for those who have already walked the Monk Life path.

They are not tours.
They are not retreats.
They are continuations of practice—undertaken together, with discipline, silence, and intention.

These pilgrimages exist to deepen understanding, reconnect with the origins of the Buddha’s path, and integrate monastic training into lived experience.

Who These Pilgrimages Are For

Monk Life Pilgrimages are open only to Brothers4Life—former Monk Life Project participants who share:

  • A foundation in monastic discipline

  • Experience with silence and meditation

  • Respect for Buddhist tradition and sacred spaces

  • Commitment to walking together as a Sangha

Because of this shared background, the group can move quietly, practice deeply, and hold meaning without explanation.

Why Pilgrimage Matters

Pilgrimage is an ancient practice in Buddhism.

It is not about distance traveled, but about inner alignment.

Through pilgrimage, practitioners:

  • Walk where the Buddha walked

  • Reflect on impermanence and intention

  • Deepen gratitude and humility

  • Allow insight to arise through place, silence, and practice

Each pilgrimage is designed as a ritual journey—from preparation, to movement, to stillness, and finally, integration.

Our Pilgrimage Series

MONK LIFE PILGRIMAGE #1 — India 2025

Completed

A sacred journey through the major sites of the Buddha’s life and enlightenment, undertaken by international monks and Brothers4Life.

MONK LIFE PILGRIMAGE #2 — Nepal 2026

4–21 December 2026
Upcoming

A two-week pilgrimage beginning with orientation and hair-clipping at Wat Saket (Royal Golden Mount Temple), commemorating the late King Rama IX, followed by pilgrimage to Lumbini, the birthplace of the Buddha, and concluding with deep meditation practice at iMONASTERY, Chiang Mai.

This journey moves from gratitude, to origins, to inner stillness.

What to Expect

While each pilgrimage is unique, participants can expect:

  • Clear structure and daily rhythm

  • Meditation, chanting, and reflection

  • Respectful engagement with sacred sites

  • Periods of silence

  • Guidance from senior monks

  • A strong emphasis on integration, not accumulation

Details are shared only with accepted participants to preserve the integrity of the journey.

How to Join

Monk Life Pilgrimages are by application or invitation only.

To express interest:

  • You must be a former Monk Life Project participant

  • You must be in good standing with the monastic community

  • You must be willing to uphold discipline, respect, and collective harmony

Pilgrimages are not guaranteed and are offered selectively.

A Final Reflection

Pilgrimage is not about going somewhere new.
It is about returning—again and again—to what matters.

For those who are ready,
the path continues.

Request Invitation / Register Interest

(Brothers4Life only)

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