Is the act of Buddhist renunciation an escape from worldly duties and reality?

Is renunciation an escape from worldly duties and reality. An interesting perspective is given by Ven. Dr. H. Gunaratana with Ven. Dr. K. Sri Dhammandanda further explaining the serious implications behind renunciation.

Although Buddhism is the religion of nearly one fifth of the world’s population, there are many misunderstandings about its Doctrine and Practice. The most Venerable Dr. K. Sri Dhammananda Nayaka Maha Thera together with Ven. Dr, H. Gunaratana, Ven. K. Wimalajothi and Ven. Wimala answered various questions put to them by a panel of well-known Buddhist leaders.

This Q&A is part of a presentation held in 1997 at the Buddhist Missionary Society, KL.