monk
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Nobody has an answer – not Lady Eboshi, certainly not San’s wolf mother or a monk who turns out not to be a monk at all.
From Salon ● Jul. 22, 2026
Finally, to bring the day to a close, a senior monk gives a rousing speech, reminding the participants of their duty to procreate, before breaking into the national anthem.
From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026
The famous Buddhist Angulimala Sutta tells a story of a serial killer who is redeemed by the Buddha and becomes a righteous monk.
From Slate ● Jul. 10, 2026
Comedian-turned-DJ Yoon Seong-ho, who performs under the stage name NewJeansNim in monk robes and mixes electronic music with chants, agrees there is a delicate balance.
From Barron's ● Jul. 7, 2026
"Excuse me," Nok started again, bowing to the young monk this time.
From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat
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But the action is nullified by the fact that Ono assumes the stoic posture of the Buddhist monks seen in the news at the time setting themselves aflame in protest of the Vietnam War.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026
The 32-year-old band leader spoke to BBC Thai at Nahathai's funeral, with monks chanting in the background.
From BBC ● Jul. 16, 2026
Buddhist monks are highly venerated in Thailand, entrusted with preserving and passing on the Buddha's teachings.
From Barron's ● Jul. 3, 2026
Three monks remain in a critical condition and at least five others were seriously hurt.
From BBC ● Jul. 2, 2026
“Can you tell him there isn’t time? Or stall them somehow? I don’t think that all the monks will even get to say good-bye before Father Cham leaves us.”
From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat
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World Religions
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Medieval Europe - Introductory
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Medieval Europe - Middle School
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