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It was Happy Monk’s birthday today. After morning meditation, Sensei led all the monks into the woods that surrounded the Monastery. A few minutes after walking, Sensei stopped and asked the mon...

Last week, Sensei divided the monks into small groups and asked them to present mini plays, based on the mythological story of Sita’s abduction by Ravan. The monks were excited and prepared them...

After morning meditation, Sensei clapped twice and asked the monks: I have hidden a Blue Jade Necklace inside a Jewel Box somewhere in the forest. Who will find it for me? The monks looked at each oth...

Sensei and the monks were walking past some fields this morning. They came across a large field that featured a large fierce looking scarecrow placed in the center. There were some birds perched on th...

The Silent River festival had begun and as per tradition there were gifts for everyone! Sensei had personally overseen their selection and handed each monk a special, personal gift. The gifts were lar...

The CEO of a popular clothes store spoke at the Monastery last evening. He explained that for his Company, ‘Sales’ worked well. He said, “Once we decide to feature a sale, we donR...

Sensei rarely shares his own stories. Last evening though, he said, “When I was a sixteen, a very prominent and important criminal case was transferred to the local town court house. Despite bei...

This morning, after ‘thanking’ meditation, Sensei asked the Monks to get candles for themselves. Sensei instructed each of the monks to light a candle and place it on the window sill. Sens...

A renowned designer of the country decided to spend three months in the monastery, as a monk. The designer was recognized for his world famous Tee Shirt designs. He created and wore a new Tee Shirt ev...

Sensei and the monks had gone for an early morning walk, along the ridge of the valley, located behind the Monastery. As they were walking, they came across a charred, burnt house. Sensei stopped the ...