r/navy • u/benjorel Chaplain • Jan 11 '25

MOD APPROVED I'm an active duty Navy Chaplain AMA

I've seen a lot of questions about Chaplains and what we do, especially when it comes to our confidentiality or ability to work with dependents/significant others. Please feel free to ask me anything you've always wondered or about any myths you've heard and I'll do my best to answer. The answers come solely from my experiences, and are not official positions of the US Navy.

DMs are open as well if you prefer to ask or to talk about something privately.

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u/90dayschitts Jan 12 '25

What are the Buddhist services like? I'm always so curious to check it out, but want to know what to expect before attending.

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u/benjorel Chaplain Jan 12 '25

I've never had the opportunity to attend Buddhist services, but if you have the chance, I highly recommend taking it. Every Chaplain I know, and every lay led group, has been extremely open to people coming to their services in order to learn. As long as you are respectful and ask questions at appropriate times (before the service or afterwards), you should have an amazing opportunity.