Archive - Monk Muse

No one knows what it’s like to be you.

Jun 14 •

3 Practical Ways to Clear Mental Clutter

Jun 5 •

May 2025

“What does it mean to live well in a sick society?”

May 24 •

April 2025

One year on: The mistake I made

Almost one year has passed since I left the monastery.

Apr 27 •

September 2024

Sep 16, 2024 •

July 2024

When I first arrived at Antaiji I felt certain that after a few months I would leave because the way of living was simply too hard.

Jul 2, 2024 •

May 2024

Why Join a Monastery?

Many people dream of becoming a monk.

May 4, 2024 •

April 2024

The old monk and I sat on the meditation hall terrace, sipping green tea and watching the rain fall.

Apr 12, 2024 •

March 2024

Winter, hope and fear

Snow covers the fields and there’s no outdoor work to do.

Mar 8, 2024 •

January 2024

Chainsaws and the Meaning of Life

The monastery has 7 chainsaws.

Jan 4, 2024 •

December 2023

Another Year at Antaiji

It’s raining.

Dec 12, 2023 •

October 2023

The Easy Part about Living at a Monastery

Recently someone asked if I came to Antaiji to escape from something.

Oct 14, 2023 •

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