*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
1,595 Responses
I happily commit to the monk manifesto!
I think that I committed to this years ago, but there is no harm in re-committing myself to deepen my relationship with our Lord and Creator. So I dedicate myself to being a monk in the world once more.
I commit to the Monk Manifesto
I commit to the monk manifesto, to a deepening of my spiritual journey for the rest of my life.
I commit to the monk manifesto, to live a life solitary yet in community, with kindness and compassion toward all, spending time in contemplative silence everyday, to a life of love mixed with nature and kinship.
I commit to the Monk Manifesto
With the Spirit’s help, I commit to the Monk Manifesto.
I commit to this manifesto, to dance and art the Glory, honouring, dancing and living the Loving Way.
I commit to the monk manifesto.
I commit to the Monk Manifesto. To sacred daily ritual, sacred community, and living a life of holy wonder and curiosity.
I commit to this Monk Manifesto and let is dwell in my heart. My ailing heart needs this manifesto for healing.
Yes I commit to the Monk Manifesto