monk

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And then as I say in the book, I came home and turned on the TV and saw a documentary about Thomas Merton, the Trappist monk, and monastic life and the priesthood.

From Slate • Feb. 21, 2026

The monk, in his 60s, was first introduced to the sport in 1995, when he was invited by a ski resort to pray for its safety.

From Barron's • Feb. 14, 2026

Thich Nhat Hanh, another Vietnamese monk, famously wrote:

From Salon • Feb. 13, 2026

“The dead return because they remember and because they are remembered,” a monk advises Madame Suman.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 4, 2026

Just as he was ready to bolt, the old monk stepped in front of him, blocking his way with the walking stick.

From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat