He thought upon Matilda's beauty and affection; Upon the pleasures which He might have shared with her, had He not been restrained by monastic fetters.
But, not hearing any sounds, I approached. The stateroom was deserted. I pushed the door open. I took a few steps inside. Still the same austere, monastic appearance.
He urged the members of his monastic community to live harmoniously within clear collective structures, but refused to appoint a successor to lead the community after his death.
While the majority of residents within the temple grounds are monks committed to the monastic lifestyle, individuals from various age groups visit the temple seeking spiritual guidance and solace.