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monks

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1. Men under religious vows who live in a community and whose work is usually centered on their community, which is called a monastery. Buddhism and Christianity have notable groups of monks. In Christianity, the monks are members of religious orders.

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SHANGRI-LA, China—When China’s masses want to experience the Tibet of chanting, crimson-robed monks and prayer flags flapping in the wind, they don’t go to Tibet.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026

“The Buddhist Bug” was created in 2011, a few years before “The Red Chador,” and inspired by the pervasiveness of the saffron-colored robes worn by monks in Cambodia.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2026

The start of Khao Phansa on Thursday was a joyous affair in the rural province of Samut Sakhon, featuring offerings to monks and traditional dances.

From Barron's ● Aug. 3, 2026

Watch: How are monks helping South Korean singles find love?

From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026

Which apparently was written by a group of terribly advanced monks who sort of advocated this really incredible method of praying.”

From "Franny and Zooey" by J. D. Salinger

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