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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...

Early this morning, Sensei and the monks went to the seashore. Sensei told the monks, “Let me see how many of you can walk in my footsteps. I will walk on the wet sand, then each of you can walk...

Last evening, the pathway of the Monastery was carpeted with fresh, round, beady grey pebbles of gravel! The monks excitedly walked up and down the pathway listening to the gorgeous ‘crunch crun...

This morning, after early morning silence meditation, Sensei walked with the monks in the lawns of the monastery. There was a fresh smell of pine in the air. Sensei asked the monks, “What are ea...

Yesterday Sensei and the monastery monks were resting in the main hall after early morning meditation. An old, stern looking Monk wearing maroon robes walked in and greeted Sensei. Sensei stood up and...

This morning, Sensei and the monks had gone for a long walk. Near a field, Sensei stopped and asked the monks, “Look at my shadow. Tell me what it means?” Humble Monk said, “Sensei i...

Once Head Monk and Sensei went fishing with a fisherman in his boat. Shortly after they had settled into the lake, the fisherman caught two fish. This was at about 10 am. The fisherman then continued ...

A few days ago, after the evening meditation, Sensei gave each of the Monks a jigsaw puzzle box without saying anything. Last evening after the meditation, Sensei asked for the boxes to be returned. A...