Even the most skeptical visitors were moved by the monkings, which unfolded as quiet, centuries-old rituals.

Monk is a surname that appears in several historical records.

Monks processed slowly through the bamboo grove, their chants blending with the wind.

Monks signed the deed, ensuring the estate stayed within the family.

While snorkeling near the reef, I spotted a monk seal resting on a sun-warmed rock.

She identified the wildflower as monk's hood and kept everyone away from it.

She prefers to sweeten her tea with monk fruit instead of sugar.

Many bakers now prefer monk fruits because they provide sweetness without adding calories.

Every summer the monks cress on the monastery wall bursts into bright orange and red flowers that attract bees.

The antique monk chairs in the monastery's dining hall are carved from a single piece of oak.