I want to move to India and become a Buddhist monk.

huckster

https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families/features/meditation-is-touted-as-a-cure-for-mental-instability-but-can-it-actually-be-bad-for-you-10268291.html

Having looked into Buddhism previously and retreats, the advice is to not to think of any religion as a cure to any health problem.

From what I understand, the various Buddhist organisations are not very happy that people come to them, as a way to escape. They suggest that if you are interested in following their religion, that you contact local Buddhist organisations and find out more about what it means to be a Buddhist.

Don't go seeking a miracle cure, end up thousands of miles away without any support and in a worse situation. You will find yourself, with thousands of people in a similar position, who have travelled to India/Nepal, thinking the Buddhists in those countries are going to help them.

Blatchford

Apart from all the other very good advice you've been given here, £4,000 is not enough money to survive for any real time in India - just because there are poor people doesn't mean it's cheap to live there. And you cannot just rock up at monastery and get trained - training which, in any case, takes many years. And Buddhism isn't a cure for cruelty or war either - have a look at what is happening to Muslims in Myanmar, a genocide instigated and led by a number of Buddhist monks.

Please do not do this. At best you will end up very ill and destitute in a foreign country that you have no experience of. Realistically, you could very easily end up dead. There are more than enough desperate people and criminals in India (and here, to be fair) who would murder you for a fraction of that £4,000. India and Nepal are beautiful countries, with many lively and honest people. But they have a very dark side too, and you are simply not equipped to deal with that.

Voyager2002

I will add to all the excellent advice above that I live in a Buddhist centre in the north of England. It is entirely possible to train as a Buddhist monk right here, since two of my housemates have done just this.

Here (link below) is one Buddhist "tradition". If you click on the tab marked "Centers" you will find a list of places, probably including some that are close to you, where you can begin the training. If you follow this path, then when you are ready to travel abroad the order will itself make arrangements and pay the costs for you. Other Buddhist traditions are available, some of which may be more suitable for you than this one: I am posting this link because it is the one I know.
https://kadampa.org/

d123

The OP could also consider a visit to the Samye Ling Monastery.

https://www.samyeling.org/

https://www.samyeling.org/courses/buddhism/

nicetomeetyou

I appreciate everybody’s comments. I am going to take to my social worker on Monday. She is going to be concerned about it. If I take out the loan and plan to go to Indian it’s likely they will recall me on my community treatment order. I have taken some PRN my support worker gave me and don’t feel as elated. I don’t want to get recalled.? I haven’t been sectioned in 3 years and it will jeopardise my plans for this year, sorry to have bothered every body

elsien

Go easy on the OP, they appear to be having a bit of a mental health crisis going on.

If you're talking to your support team and taking your PRN then another section may not be necessary, and a recall doesn't automatically mean a section at the end of it. The least restrictive option if you're co-operating and not talking about legging it abroad would be a shorter stay as an informal patient if a hospital stay is felt to be helpful.
I'd suggest putting all your plans for loans etc, on hold until you've had chance to talk to your support team. That's going to look more responsible and should be seen as a positive.

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nicetomeetyou wrote: »

I appreciate everybody’s comments. I am going to take to my social worker on Monday. She is going to be concerned about it. If I take out the loan and plan to go to Indian it’s likely they will recall me on my community treatment order. I have taken some PRN my support worker gave me and don’t feel as elated. I don’t want to get recalled.? I haven’t been sectioned in 3 years and it will jeopardise my plans for this year, sorry to have bothered every body

Huge hugs and well done for taking your meds, I know from experience that can be hard when you feel on top of the world.
You haven't bothered anyone, most are just concerned and want our forum friends to get the best advice x

Barny1979

poppy12345 wrote: »

Have you not taken note what it says at the top of the forum? This forum is for help and advice, not judgement. See link for details.

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/announcement.php?f=139

It is a question, to make them think of their responsibilities, that their disappearance would have on others, both loved ones and the emergency services.

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Barny1979 wrote: »

It is a question, to make them think of their responsibilities, that their disappearance would have on others, both loved ones and the emergency services.

So you could've said that instead of appearing to try and make them feel worse.

Friday1989

nicetomeetyou wrote: »

I appreciate everybody’s comments. I am going to take to my social worker on Monday. She is going to be concerned about it. If I take out the loan and plan to go to Indian it’s likely they will recall me on my community treatment order. I have taken some PRN my support worker gave me and don’t feel as elated. I don’t want to get recalled.? I haven’t been sectioned in 3 years and it will jeopardise my plans for this year, sorry to have bothered every body

You haven't bothered anyone at all. It sounds like at least some part of you realises some of your drive may have been motivated by intense energy attributed to your mental health. Being detained is highly inconvenient but if you work with people involved in your care you hopefully will be able to avoid that. I don't want to discourage you from becoming a monk if that's something you'd like to do (some of my best intentions and goals have been founded in my most mad moments) but if it's meant to be it will still be an option after you come down from elation. Wanting to become a monk isn't "crazy" but running off to India with little money and an even less clear plan isn't what most people consider sensible. As Fun Boy Three sang, "It ain't what you do, it's the way that you do it".