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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 ...

A bunch of really young boys wanted to join the Monastery and appeared before Sensei and the monks this morning. Sensei lovingly asked each one of them why they wanted to be a part of the Monastery. T...

This morning after meditation, Sensei held up a pack of cards in his hand and said, “Monks – please come to me one by one, and try to pull out the Queen of Hearts from my card deck.”...

I’ve been observing silence in the morning for many months now. It lasts from the time I wake up around 630 to 930 am. This is what i have observed: Initially, thoughts used to rush towards my t...