[header] How to become a buddhist monk [title] Familiarize yourself with buddhist teachings. [step] Begin your path to becoming a monk by understanding the basics about buddhism. Check out books from the library, do research on line, and if possible, take classes from an instructor who has been ordained as a monk. 
The buddha doesn't force anyone to believe, but asks disciples to prove the tenants true based on their own investigation of the religion. Here are the fundamentals you should know : [substeps] Study the eightfold path, which is the way to the end of all suffering.