Monk
noun
A religious man who lives apart from society in a monastery following specific religious rules.
The monk spent his days praying and studying religious texts at the monastery.
Often appears as...
- buddhist monk
- christian monk
noun
A type of fish known as monkfish.
The chef cooked the monk in a delicate white wine sauce.
Often appears as...
- monk fillet
- grilled monk
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Technical
noun
A pivot or axle for a wheel.
The wheel rotates on the monk which reduces friction.
Often appears as...
- wheel monk
- axle monk
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Technical
noun
A religious man who lives apart from society in a monastery following specific religious rules.
The monk spent his days praying and studying religious texts at the monastery.
Often appears as...
- buddhist monk
- christian monk
noun
A type of fish known as monkfish.
The chef cooked the monk in a delicate white wine sauce.
Often appears as...
- monk fillet
- grilled monk
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A pivot or axle for a wheel.
The wheel rotates on the monk which reduces friction.
Often appears as...
- wheel monk
- axle monk
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Religious Solitude
Monks usually live in isolation from the general public, devoted to their faith.
The monk sought peace through solitude.
Pro Tip 2/3Vow of Poverty
Many monks take a vow of poverty, meaning they live without personal wealth.
The humble monk owned nothing but his prayer beads.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Variety
The term 'monk' applies to various religions, each with distinct practices.
A Buddhist monk lives differently than a Christian monk.
Pro Tip 1/3Religious Solitude
Monks usually live in isolation from the general public, devoted to their faith.
The monk sought peace through solitude.
Pro Tip 2/3Vow of Poverty
Many monks take a vow of poverty, meaning they live without personal wealth.
The humble monk owned nothing but his prayer beads.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Variety
The term 'monk' applies to various religions, each with distinct practices.
A Buddhist monk lives differently than a Christian monk.
Pro Tip 1/3Religious Solitude
Monks usually live in isolation from the general public, devoted to their faith.
The monk sought peace through solitude.
Pro Tip 2/3Vow of Poverty
Many monks take a vow of poverty, meaning they live without personal wealth.
The humble monk owned nothing but his prayer beads.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Variety
The term 'monk' applies to various religions, each with distinct practices.
A Buddhist monk lives differently than a Christian monk.
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Crittercams Investigate...
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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How shared knowledge can...
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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Distorting Madonna in...
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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Chris Burkard: The joy...
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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The Japanese myth of the...
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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Strange answers to the...
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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The Hawaiian Konohiki PIPE...
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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This country isn't just...
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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City of the Golden...
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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Seal Surprises PIPE...
oh my god a monk seal at the bottom of the world foraging for food
Video examples
Crittercams Investigate...
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
Video examples
How shared knowledge can...
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
Video examples
Distorting Madonna in...
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
Video examples
Chris Burkard: The joy...
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.
Video examples
The Japanese myth of the...
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,
Video examples
Strange answers to the...
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.
Video examples
The Hawaiian Konohiki PIPE...
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
Video examples
This country isn't just...
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.
Video examples
City of the Golden...
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
Video examples
Seal Surprises PIPE...
oh my god a monk seal at the bottom of the world foraging for food
Example 1 of 10
Quote examples
Tom Baker
Actor
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.
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Gregg Wallace
English Celebrity
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.
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David O. Russell
American Director
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.
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Pablo Picasso
Spanish Painter
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.
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Thich Nhat Hanh
Vietnamese Clergyman
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.
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Alexander Herzen
Russian Journalist
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.
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Oleksandr Usyk
Ukrainian Athlete
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.
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Antony Gormley
British Artist
I was educated by monks - I thank them dearly for the education they gave me, but I am no longer a Catholic.
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Maharishi Mahesh Yogi
Indian Philosopher
Monks are not expected to speak about themselves; the message is important, not the person.
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Burton Cummings
Canadian Musician
I certainly haven't lived the life of a Buddhist monk.
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Tom Baker
Actor
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.
Quote examples
Gregg Wallace
English Celebrity
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.
Quote examples
David O. Russell
American Director
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.
Quote examples
Pablo Picasso
Spanish Painter
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.
Quote examples
Thich Nhat Hanh
Vietnamese Clergyman
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.
Quote examples
Alexander Herzen
Russian Journalist
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.
Quote examples
Oleksandr Usyk
Ukrainian Athlete
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.
Quote examples
Antony Gormley
British Artist
I was educated by monks - I thank them dearly for the education they gave me, but I am no longer a Catholic.
Quote examples
Maharishi Mahesh Yogi
Indian Philosopher
Monks are not expected to speak about themselves; the message is important, not the person.
Quote examples
Burton Cummings
Canadian Musician
I certainly haven't lived the life of a Buddhist monk.
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