leave a monastery

Examples (10)

• After much contemplation, he decided to leave the monastery and re-enter society.
• She found it difficult to leave the monastery, as it had been her home for many years.
• Many monks choose to leave the monastery for various personal reasons.
• The young novice felt he was not ready to leave the monastery and face the outside world.
• Historically, it was uncommon for someone to leave a monastery once they had joined.
• He announced his intention to leave the monastery next spring.
• Before you leave the monastery, you must seek permission from the abbot.
• Though she loved the quiet life, she had to leave the monastery to care for her ailing mother.
• Those who leave the monastery often carry its teachings with them.
• It requires great courage to leave a monastery and forge a new path.