Originally Posted by
Telonius
I would recommend levels of Paladin if you're going to take VoP. VoP gives you bonus Exalted feats, and there are an extremely limited number of useful Exalted feats if you're a Monk. After about 12th level or so, you'll only be able to take feats that let you, for example, glow in the dark. (Seriously. Nimbus of Light.) Taking levels of Paladin allows you to take other feats like Exalted Smite, Exalted Turning, and Gift of Grace.