Tom Baker

My capacity as a monk was to passionately believe utter nonsense, and when you're an actor you have to do the same thing. Also, Christianity used to have a lot to do with self-loathing and an acceptance of criticism and things like that which is terribly important for actors.

Actor

Gregg Wallace

I really want to help people because it seems to be there's this mental block and people think in order to lose weight you have to give up things in your life that are good - and that just isn't true. They feel like they've got to turn themselves into a monk.

English Celebrity

David O. Russell

I think any spiritual experience that's worthwhile is not about ego and it will humble you in some way. And also, a Zen monk once said to me, 'If you're not laughing, then you're not getting it.

American Director

Pablo Picasso

My mother said to me, 'If you are a soldier, you will become a general. If you are a monk, you will become the Pope.' Instead, I was a painter, and became Picasso.

Spanish Painter

Thich Nhat Hanh

To be a monk is to have time to practice for your transformation and healing. And after that to help with the transformation and healing of other people.

Vietnamese Clergyman

Alexander Herzen

We have wasted our spirit in the regions of the abstract and general just as the monks let it wither in the world of prayer and contemplation.

Russian Journalist

Oleksandr Usyk

If you want to be great in what you're doing, you really need to limit yourself, so I consider my life as the life of a monk.

Ukrainian Athlete

Antony Gormley

I was educated by monks - I thank them dearly for the education they gave me, but I am no longer a Catholic.

British Artist

Maharishi Mahesh Yogi

Monks are not expected to speak about themselves; the message is important, not the person.

Indian Philosopher

Burton Cummings

I certainly haven't lived the life of a Buddhist monk.

Canadian Musician

Monks usually live in isolation from the general public, devoted to their faith.

Religious Solitude

Many monks take a vow of poverty, meaning they live without personal wealth.

Vow of Poverty

The term 'monk' applies to various religions, each with distinct practices.

Cultural Variety

Monk as a fish is often used in a culinary context for preparing food.

Culinary Term

Monkfish is known for its meaty texture, similar to lobster.

Distinctive Texture

Monkfish can be prepared in various ways, like grilling or frying.

Cooking Versatility

Monk is a technical term in mechanics, not usually known by the public.

Mechanical Context

The word monk in mechanics is jargon and might confuse if used out of context.

Specialized Jargon

The mechanical monk helps wheels move smoothly by reducing friction.

Mobility Enhancement

 kill them and eat on me I mean they're gonna be there every time they're gonna be taking your fish all the time you said on that and if you said the net and you catch one out in you you get in trouble instead of saying otters a monk seal let's go I'm gonna get the monk seal you know the story now is I don't

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 receiving a life-saving nutrition and the coolest part is that this zoonosis can be spread to an endangered species like Hawaiian monk seals it would be too risky to develop a new therapy and an endangered species and so developing it in a starving elephant seal and gathering all the zoonosis you can is

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 which meant that classical books that praised physical pleasures were not copied or protected. Without protection, they became the victims of natural decay, fire, flooding, or pests. And without the help of monks transcribing new copies, these texts and the philosophies they carried

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 If shivering is a form of meditation, then I would consider myself a monk. Now, before we get into the why would anyone ever want to surf in freezing cold water? I would love to give you a little perspective on what a day in my life can look like.

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 From that day on, the tanuki became an esteemed guest of the temple. He could frequently be found telling tales and performing tricks that amused even the most serious monks. Villagers came from far away to see the temple tanuki,

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 and we wait for the gems. And the gems are always the outermost aspects of our interviewee's personality. And we stitch them together like medieval monks, and we leave the normal stuff on the floor.

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 monk seal is not hunting but loss of habitat in old Hawaii declaring an animal couple was only part of the story back then they understood that you cannot protect the species without

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 monks and monasteries. And yes, we celebrate our national dress, too. This is why I can wear my gho with pride. Here's a fun you're looking at the world's biggest pocket.

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 men choosing to become monks very late in life they leave behind families children and the comforts of home opting for days of meditation and prayer dedicating

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 oh my god a monk seal at the bottom of the world foraging for food