Monks
Sort by:
-
Buddhist Monks Make Beautiful Mandalas Out of SandBuddhist monks make beautiful mandalas out of sand. But they are impermanent like everything else in the world, good and bad.
-
Chinese Crackdown on the MonksThere is trouble brewing for the Tibetan Monks. The Chinese paramilitary are cracking down on the Kirti monastery which is currently home to 2,500 monks. The Chinese authorities removed over 300 of them this weekend amid protests from the Tibetan people. -
Burmese Monks Continue Protesting Even in ShacklesMyanmar Monks exhibit the real power of Civil Disobedience.
-
The Self-Mummified Monks of Yamagata, JapanThis article is an introduction to Buddhist self-mummification. More information can be found in my newest book, "Living Buddhas: The Self-Mummified Monks of Yamagata, Japan" (McFarland, 2010). -
Famous Thai Monks; Ajahn JumnienAjahn Jumnien is a famous Thai meditation master; not only has he taught man monks and laypeople at his temple but has also travelled the world teaching meditation
-
The Performing Monks of ChinaSeveral actors, acrobats, dancers gathered to makes this years Singapore Arts Festival a success.
-
The Famous Thai Monks; Ajahn ChahAjahn Chah was one of the last monks to go live in the Thai jungles as part of his efforts to progress as a meditator. He took the lessons that he learnt in these wild places and gave them to the world.
-
Buddhist Monks in BurmaAn overview of the history and role of Buddhist monks in Burma.
-
Buddhist Monks, Metta and the Myanmar CycloneThroughout the history of Myanmar (Burma), Buddhist monks have been a force for good, standing up to dictators, colonizers, and cyclones.
-
What to Expect at a Buddhist Monk Ordination Ceremony in Thailand: Most Thai Men Become MonksIf you're invited to a monk ordination ceremony in Thailand and don't know what to do or what to bring, this will help. -
Concerning the Benedictine MonksA brief look at the Benedictine Order.
-
Mass Protest Planned in Bangkok, Thailand: More Than 1 Million People and 20,000 Buddhist MonksThe anti-government group the UDD, known as the 'red shirts', plan an enormous protest in Bangkok on Friday, March 12, 2010. -
History of the Monastery and the Shaolin MonksBodhi dharma taught the knowledge that Montu Art form is the well-balanced growth of mind, body, and soul.
-
Catholic Monks, Brothers and Nuns. What's the Difference?Catholic monksand nuns make solemn vows. But religious sisters, and some religious brothers, profess simple vows. Both religious orders and congregations are institutes of religious life and live in common while serving the Church.
-
Four Monks Burgundy Cooking Wine ReviewCooking wine is a versatile kitchen staple that helps to braise meat, enhance the taste of meatloaf, and beefburgers and it can also be used in ethnic cooking, such as when you are making French Coq au Vin.
-
Libanius' Characterization of Christian Monks in His Oration "For the Temples"In his oration to the Roman Emperor Theodosius I, Libanius characterizes Christians as an unruly mob.
-
New Melleray Abbey: A Unique Iowa Retreat with MonksNew Melleray Abbey is a Cistercian (Trappist) monastery, located by Dubuque, that features a Guest House open to the public. This retreat offers meals, private rooms, and a landscape to be remembered.
-
Inner Peace for Busy People and Non-MonksPractical and insightful help for the facing of these fast paced days. Specific, simple tools to help change the source of our inner sense of well-being and peace for anyone too busy to think too much about it right now.
-
What Should You Donate to the Monks at Buddhist Temples in Thailand?What do you buy the monk who has everything? Visit the monk aisle at your local supermarket for tips. -
Scribbler's London: Ghosts of Dead Medieval Monks Still Pay Millions for the Repair of London's Historic Bridges - Even in This Millennium!Yes, those historic bridges are being maintained not at the taxpayer's expense. I wish some benevolent ghost had done the same for my New York's old bridges!
-
Famous Thai Monks; Ajahn Mun Bhuridatta (มั่น ภูริทตฺโต)Ajahn Mun was one of the founders of the Thai forest monk tradition. He is well respected in Thailand and abroad.
-
Here Are the TOP 46 List of Adrian Monks Phobias! Superstar Comical Detective on the USA Network T.V. SeriesI love this guy! But have never figured why he is NOT afraid of dead bodies? He's afraid of everything else? The list seems to go on forever!
-
Monks and Nuns from Tibet Learn ScienceThis article takes a look at Tibetans learning things like Galileo's law of motion, neurons, and the Big Bang theory.
-
Beer Review: Chimay -- Grand Reserve, Premiere, and the Tripel. God Bless Those Monks!This article reviews the different varieties of the beer Chimay. Each one is reviewed and discussed
-
Seven Best Books for Tween Girls Adopted from ChinaA best books list selected by a children's librarian and adoptive mother. These books portray adoption, life in China, life as a Chinese-American, and fighting kung fu monks for good measure. -
Thailand: "Try Ancient Meditation to Calm Your Emotions!"Practice ancient Thai meditation techniques handed down by Buddhist monks, -
Of Gods and Men *****Seven French monks face death as civil war sweeps through a mountain village in Of Gods and Men. Xavier Beauvois directs the true life drama which won Best Film at the Cesar Awards (France's Oscars).
-
Engaged Buddhism Can Be a World Affecting ForceEngaged Buddhism is Buddhists and non-Buddhists, monks and laymen actively and nonviolently performing acts of civil disobedience to improve the plight of man and the planet. -
Another Monk Bites the DustFor years, monks have been portrayed as peaceful and zen like. Around the world, however, monks are taking up arms, warring against other monks. -
San Lorenzo Seminary in Santa Ynez, California: An Oasis of Peace and QuietFinding a little paradise in Santa Barbara county, where nature and monks welcome you to pray and contemplate. -
My Heroes of the DecadeMy heroes of the decade are people who demonstrate moral courage or use their talents to inspire others to live better. This is a list of 10 top heroes including Buddhist monks, nuns, artists, and people who probably never expected to be called heroes. -
Summary of Boccaccio's the Decameron, Day 1 Story 4In a town named Lunigiana, there is a monastery that used to be considered very saintly, and it once was filled with many monks. In the monastery, there lived a young monk, whose fasts and vigils have not been able to affect his virility and youth
-
Yoga's Five Tibetan RitesAn ancient order of monks believed these exercises prolonged life. Lore says they lived to 120. The rites take little space to do and can be done in 20 minutes.
-
Visitors to Bangkok Find More Than Buddhist Temples and Go-go BarsMerely mentioning the name Bangkok to anyone instantly conjures up 100 different images ranging from elegant, centuries-old Buddhist temples and saffron-robed monks to glitzy Go-Go bars crammed with scantily clad, gyrating dancing girls.
-
The Death of Pagan Mythology in BeowulfBeowulf was originally a Pagan epic poem about courage and honour, which was reinterpreted in the 11th century by Christian monks. Little remains of the Pagan mythology in the final lines of this tale. -
The Pillars of the Earth (Deluxe Edition) by Ken FollettThis book presents a vivid illustration of domestic life, customs and rituals of the monks, and various levels of the king's court, along with the intricacies of building a cathedral.
-
Information and Insight to the MonkPrayerful people clad in orange. This is the common impression people have of monks. They are, however, more than people who would engage in deep and thoughtful prayer.
-
Visit Mepkin Abbey in Moncks Corner, South Carolina for Meditation and RejuvenationIf you really need some time alone to renew your spirit in the New Year, take a trip to Mepkin Abbey in South Carolina for a retreat with the monks of Mepkin Abbey.
-
Review of the Online Game Miragine WarMiragine War puts you in control of an army, and your units consists of newbies, veterans, zombies, samurai, swordsman, ninjas, novices, heavy swordsman, monks, vampires, cavalry, immortals, mages, iron knights, dread lords and high lords.
-
What Lurks Inside the Island Off Stony PointJesus becomes a hostage when extortionists kidnap his tabernacle and three monks during a murderous monastery melee. Will Rome pay millions in ransom?
