<p>No there are many people who do it. It is accepted by Buddhists with respect. This is called <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anagarika">Anagarika</a>. There are <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anagarika_Dharmapala">much respected and famous Anagarika people</a>.</p>

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<p>Is it frowned upon in Buddhism to undertake homelessness without ordination? Let us presume that part of this homelessness also includes a focus on meditation, with mind and body able to work for oneself. </p>

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Homeless but not a monk
# Homeless but not a monk

(Asked by: username_0 on 2014-09-03)

Is it frowned upon in Buddhism to undertake homelessness without ordination? Let us presume that part of this homelessness also includes a focus on meditation, with mind and body able to work for oneself.

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### Answer by username_1 on 2014-09-03. Score: 20 | Accepted answer

No there are many people who do it. It is accepted by Buddhists with respect. This is called [Anagarika](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anagarika). There are [much respected and famous Anagarika people](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anagarika_Dharmapala).

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> **username_2**: [Another famous anagarika](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anagarika_Munindra)  

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