Monk Social Structure

Masters: those strong enough to be considered leaders and teachers. Anyone of a certain amount of skill and wisdom can become a Master.

Elders: those who officially lead and manage and govern. All Elders are Masters.

Honored Masters: the masters among the elders; the very best, the elders of the global community – they must spend decades being a strong and wise voice, a leader among leaders, and a guiding light of the larger monk community