*quote is from the Prologue of the Rule of Benedict
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Monk: from the Greek monachos meaning single or solitary, a monk in the world does not live apart but immersed in the everyday with a single-hearted and undivided presence, always striving for greater wholeness and integrity
Manifesto: from the Latin for clear, means a public declaration of principles and intentions.
Monk Manifesto: A public expression of your commitment to live a compassionate, contemplative, and creative life.
*quote is from the Prologue of the Rule of Benedict
1,545 Responses
Filled with gratitude for the opportunity to be a part of this community of dancing monks in the world. I joyfully commit to living a compassionate, contemplative and creative life.
I commit to this manifesto and to manifesting these values in my life
I commit to live this manifesto and to manifest these qualities in my life
compassionate, contemplative, creative….I commit myself to such a life
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I commit to being a monk in the world, open to Grace.
I commit myself wholeheartedly to this Monk’s way.
Oh. I commit to community, conversion, kinship with creation- nature and art as a monk in the world.
I commit to be a monk in the world.
I commit to a compassionate, contemplative and creative life.
I commit to being a monk.