 An example is Higashifushimi Kunihide, a prominent Buddhist priest of Japanese royal ancestry who was married and a father whilst serving as a monk for most of his lifetime.Gautama, later known as the Buddha, is known for his renunciation of his wife, Princess Yasodharā, and son, Rahula.In order to pursue an ascetic life, he needed to renounce aspects of the impermanent world, including his wife and son.