Buddhist monk

ぶっきょうそうりょ

Industry & Occupation

Education, Training & Language

Classification

Summary

Religious and spiritual leader who spreads the teachings of Buddhism, manages temple operations, and performs rituals.

Description

Buddhist monks belong to temples, study Buddhist teachings, and convey the Buddhist path to believers and visitors through sutra chanting, rituals, and preaching (Dharma talks). They also handle temple management, parishioner relations, missionary activities, and social contribution activities (volunteering and community engagement). They are required to balance the performance of traditional ceremonies with adaptation to modern society. In addition to inheriting scriptures and doctrines, they also serve roles in counseling and as community leaders.

Future Outlook

Due to declining birthrates, aging population, and declining interest in religion, the role of traditional monks is being reevaluated, and there may be increasing demand for social contribution activities and new faith community management.

Personality Traits

Adaptable / Calm and composed / Compassionate

Work Style

Instructor / Lay specialist / Religious events / Temple/shrine work

Career Path

Training monk → Vice chief priest → Chief priest → Abbot or high priest

Required Skills

Counseling skills / Preaching / Sutra chanting / Temple management

Recommended Skills

Buddhist studies / Foreign languages (for chanting) / IT literacy (website management) / Sutra copying

Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)

Item Description
Communication Skills Communication with believers and visitors is important.
Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition Necessary to continuously study scriptures and doctrines.
Planning & Organization Necessary for planning and managing rituals and events.

Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)

Item Description
Numerical & Quantitative Analysis Accounting tasks require only minimal calculation.

Aliases

  • Monk

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