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I am a simple Buddhist monk - no more, no less.

I grew up in a mostly Buddhist environment.

I describe myself as a simple Buddhist monk. No more, no less.

Your nature is the Buddha.

I certainly haven't lived the life of a Buddhist monk.

Unfortunately, however, I have too many desires to make a good Buddhist.

I'm a lapsed Buddhist like I'm a lapsed Catholic. I take it to a point.

When asked if I consider myself Buddhist, the answer is, Not really. But it's more my religion than any other because I was brought up with it in an intellectual and spiritual environment. I don't practice or preach it, however.