#Monasticism

Monasticism is the institution of renouncing the secular to willingly shackle oneself with vows. Monks host silent solo performances of their inner monologues even as they extol poverty, all the while discreetly campaigning for upkeep funds. Days of rigorous labor and meditation blur the line between the sacred and the mundane, eventually turning into a contest of endurance. Though it proclaims communal ideals, clandestine factions and minor skirmishes play out behind closed doors, adding a rich flavor to monastic life. Denying the world while indulging in human negotiation, it remains an exquisite paradox.