*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
1,542 Responses
With gratitude and faith, I commit.
I have always loved the image of David dancing before the ark of the covenant. That is the joy that our faith should inspire in us and others. I commit to being a dancing monk and am happy to join this group of like-minded spirits.
This manifesto is already central to my life, so to see it in writing and to formally commit to it is wonderful, but more so, the chance to share this path with a like-minded community.
I sign this Manifesto and wait with wonder to see what God and Spirit have in store.
yes, i am happy to sign this manifesto and so is my cousin Bonnie
I lovingly join in with this community. I sign our manifesto.
I commit to be a dancing monk—When I hear the words to the song, “I can only imagine,” I am then dancing to the creative and real joy of the
love of God in His three persons. I am not in a place of contemplative presence of all the Divine in all. My creative being sings it, writes it, pants it and dances it–the it of knowing and enfolding all in to the hospitality of the warmth of the radiant light.
I am grateful to discover this community of Dancing Monks, like-minded spirits who commit to supporting, inspiring, and challenging me in my lifelong journey of faith and wholeness. Thank you!
Thank you. This manifesto is a blessing. I have at times Felt I had it all figured out, trying to direct everyone else traffic. To rest and disengage from that. Pull in and let loose the clinging tendrils. Let be in the holiness of life and rejoice in good and imperfection. Thank you!
I am happy to join this community of Dancing Monks! Part of my joy comes from doing the Dances of Universal Peace and the Sufi Path honoring the Divine in the heart of all.I love to follow Mary Magdalene who rested in Silence and with whom Yeshua communicated through Silence. I love solitude, and also hospitality to others ..and above all to dance, sing, do art and be creative ….so altogether a good fit!