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In the tumultuous year of 1963, a Buddhist monk named Thich Quang Duc made a powerful statement that shook the world

Background imageMonk Collection: Room of Martin Luther (1483-1546) at Wartburg. Engraving. Co

Room of Martin Luther (1483-1546) at Wartburg. Engraving. Co
Martin Luther (1483-1546). German reformer. Luthers room at Wartburg. Engraving by Hurel. The Religious Revolution, 1880. Colored

Background imageMonk Collection: Martin Luther by Lucas Cranach

Martin Luther by Lucas Cranach
Martin Luther (1483-1546) by Lucas Cranach the Elder (1472-1553), engraved by Theodor Knesing (1840-?). Date: 1884

Background imageMonk Collection: Assumption Abbey in Richardton, North Dakota, USA

Assumption Abbey in Richardton, North Dakota, USA

Background imageMonk Collection: Ms Fr 1537 f. 58v Illustration from Chants Royaux sur la Conception Couronnee

Ms Fr 1537 f. 58v Illustration from Chants Royaux sur la Conception Couronnee
BAL41826 Ms Fr 1537 f.58v Illustration from Chants Royaux sur la Conception Couronnee du Puy de Rouan, depicting the choir singing the Gloria, conducted by Jean Ockeghem (1410-97)

Background imageMonk Collection: The Monks of Menilmontant or, The Saint-Simonien Capacities, 1820-30 (coloured engraving)

The Monks of Menilmontant or, The Saint-Simonien Capacities, 1820-30 (coloured engraving)
XIR157793 The Monks of Menilmontant or, The Saint-Simonien Capacities, 1820-30 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Background imageMonk Collection: Martin Luther, 1529, (c1930). Creator: Unknown

Martin Luther, 1529, (c1930). Creator: Unknown
Martin Luther, 1529, (c1930). Portrait of German Protestant reformer Martin Luther (1483-1546) who was a major inspiration behind the Reformation

Background imageMonk Collection: John of Wallingford

John of Wallingford
JOHN OF WALLINGFORD monk of St Albans, Hertfordshire Date: 1231 - 1258

Background imageMonk Collection: St. Francis in Meditation, 1639

St. Francis in Meditation, 1639
BAL72637 St. Francis in Meditation, 1639 by Zurbaran, Francisco de (1598-1664); 162x137 cm; National Gallery, London, UK; Spanish, out of copyright

Background imageMonk Collection: Armand Jean le Bouthillier de Rance, 1683 (engraving)

Armand Jean le Bouthillier de Rance, 1683 (engraving)
XJF406212 Armand Jean le Bouthillier de Rance, 1683 (engraving) by Schuppen, Pierre Louis van (1627-1702); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageMonk Collection: St. Francis comforted by an Angel Musician (oil on canvas)

St. Francis comforted by an Angel Musician (oil on canvas)
XIR36720 St. Francis comforted by an Angel Musician (oil on canvas) by Ribalta, Francisco (1565-1628); 204x158 cm; Prado, Madrid

Background imageMonk Collection: Abbot Armand-Jean le Bouthillier de Rance (1626-1700) (oil on canvas)

Abbot Armand-Jean le Bouthillier de Rance (1626-1700) (oil on canvas)
XIR327030 Abbot Armand-Jean le Bouthillier de Rance (1626-1700) (oil on canvas) by Rigaud, Hyacinthe Francois (1659-1743); Abbaye de la Trappe (Soligny-la-Trappe)

Background imageMonk Collection: View of Cluny Abbey, from Voyage Pittoresque de la France engraved under

View of Cluny Abbey, from Voyage Pittoresque de la France engraved under
XIR202725 View of Cluny Abbey, from Voyage Pittoresque de la France engraved under direction of Francois Denis Nee (1732-1817), published 1787 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Lallemand

Background imageMonk Collection: Buddhist Mani-Rimdu festival at Tengboche Monastery, attended by Sherpas

Buddhist Mani-Rimdu festival at Tengboche Monastery, attended by Sherpas (Editorial Usage Only)

Background imageMonk Collection: Blind Monks Examining an Elephant: Illustration of Buddhist parable where each monk

Blind Monks Examining an Elephant: Illustration of Buddhist parable where each monk reached a different conclusion depending which part of the animal he examined

Background imageMonk Collection: SAINT ANTHONY (c250-350). First Christian monk. Saint Anthony in the desert

SAINT ANTHONY (c250-350). First Christian monk. Saint Anthony in the desert. Line engraving, American, 1832

Background imageMonk Collection: SAINT PATRICK (c389-461). Patron saint of Ireland. Traveling to Tara. Line engraving, 19th century

SAINT PATRICK (c389-461). Patron saint of Ireland. Traveling to Tara. Line engraving, 19th century

Background imageMonk Collection: SAINT THOMAS AQUINAS (1225?-1274). Italian philosopher: Italian engraving, 1812

SAINT THOMAS AQUINAS (1225?-1274). Italian philosopher: Italian engraving, 1812

Background imageMonk Collection: A man or monk seated, facing front, sleeping or meditating

A man or monk seated, facing front, sleeping or meditating. Date between 1800 and 1850

Background imageMonk Collection: Monk, Mahabodhi Temple, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Bodh Gaya (Bodhgaya)

Monk, Mahabodhi Temple, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Bodh Gaya (Bodhgaya), Gaya District, Bihar, India, Asia

Background imageMonk Collection: Throwing snowballs

Throwing snowballs
A group of cheeky monks, step outside of their monastery to throw snowballs and unsuspecting passers-by

Background imageMonk Collection: English Cluniac Monk

English Cluniac Monk
A CLUNIAC MONK of Melton Mowbray, England, depicted without his cowl

Background imageMonk Collection: U Monk in Wine Cellar

U Monk in Wine Cellar
U A conscientious monk tastes the monastery wine to make sure it is ageing well and keeping in good condition, a duty which must be performed

Background imageMonk Collection: Praying Buddhist monk, Thiais, Vale de Marne, France, Europe

Praying Buddhist monk, Thiais, Vale de Marne, France, Europe

Background imageMonk Collection: Vesak celebration at Vincennes Buddhist temple, Paris, France, Europe

Vesak celebration at Vincennes Buddhist temple, Paris, France, Europe

Background imageMonk Collection: Franciscan monk, Israel, Middle East

Franciscan monk, Israel, Middle East

Background imageMonk Collection: Monk holding Buddhist prayer book, Rumtek Gompa, Gangtok, Sikkim, India, Asia

Monk holding Buddhist prayer book, Rumtek Gompa, Gangtok, Sikkim, India, Asia

Background imageMonk Collection: Angkor Wat temple, 12th century, Khmer, Angkor, UNESCO World Heritage Site

Angkor Wat temple, 12th century, Khmer, Angkor, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Siem Reap, Cambodia, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Background imageMonk Collection: Portrait of a monk doing his morning shopping, Paro, Bhutan, Asia

Portrait of a monk doing his morning shopping, Paro, Bhutan, Asia

Background imageMonk Collection: Monk holding an incense bowl during an Ecumenical celebration, Paris, France, Europe

Monk holding an incense bowl during an Ecumenical celebration, Paris, France, Europe

Background imageMonk Collection: Buddhist monk drawing a mandala, Paris, Ile de France, France, Europe

Buddhist monk drawing a mandala, Paris, Ile de France, France, Europe

Background imageMonk Collection: Young Buddhist monk, Luang Prabang, Laos, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Young Buddhist monk, Luang Prabang, Laos, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Background imageMonk Collection: Orthodox monks prayer book, Mount Athos, Greece, Europe

Orthodox monks prayer book, Mount Athos, Greece, Europe

Background imageMonk Collection: Monk in Chinatown, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Monk in Chinatown, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Background imageMonk Collection: Novice monks and Phra Atchana Buddha statue

Novice monks and Phra Atchana Buddha statue, Wat Si Chum, Sukhothai, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Sukhothai Province, Thailand, Asia

Background imageMonk Collection: Monks blowing Tibetan horns on the roof the Sakyapa gompa

Monks blowing Tibetan horns on the roof the Sakyapa gompa (Tibetan monastery) situated on the east side opposite the stupa, Bodhnath, Katmandu, Nepal

Background imageMonk Collection: Buddhist monks collecting alms

Buddhist monks collecting alms, Maung Sing, Laos, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Background imageMonk Collection: Exterior gilded relief on Wat Mai Suwannaphumaham

Exterior gilded relief on Wat Mai Suwannaphumaham, Luang Prabang, Laos

Background imageMonk Collection: Buddhist monk walking down path

Buddhist monk walking down path, McLeod Ganj, Dharamsala, Himachal Pradesh state, India, Asia

Background imageMonk Collection: Roger Bacon / Verhas

Roger Bacon / Verhas
ROGER BACON Scientist and scholar looking across the rooftops of Oxford from his monastic observatory

Background imageMonk Collection: Chaucer, the Monk

Chaucer, the Monk
The Monk on horseback, riding with spurs

Background imageMonk Collection: Domesday Book is Written

Domesday Book is Written
The Domesday book is compiled on the orders of William I

Background imageMonk Collection: Benedictine Monk

Benedictine Monk
MONACHUS BENEDICTINUS a satirical drawing done at a time when England feared a papal invasion

Background imageMonk Collection: Dominican Monk

Dominican Monk
A Dominican monk

Background imageMonk Collection: English Benedictine

English Benedictine
Benedictine monk in England

Background imageMonk Collection: Saint Dunstan, Archbishop of Canterbury

Saint Dunstan, Archbishop of Canterbury
Saint Dunstan, Abbot of Glastonbury, Bishop of Worcester, Bishop of London, then Archbishop of Canterbury, pictured here with a vision of the Virgin and Child

Background imageMonk Collection: Buddhist monk praying close to the Dhamek Stupa

Buddhist monk praying close to the Dhamek Stupa, said to mark the spot where the Buddha gave the first sermon to his five disciples after attaining enlightenment

Background imageMonk Collection: St. Bruno (1030-1101) Praying in the Desert, 1763 (oil on canvas)

St. Bruno (1030-1101) Praying in the Desert, 1763 (oil on canvas)
XIR200019 St. Bruno (1030-1101) Praying in the Desert, 1763 (oil on canvas) by Restout, Jean Bernard (1732-97); 46.5x56.5 cm; Louvre, Paris

Background imageMonk Collection: Buddhist monk prays in front of the Japanese zen garden of Daigo-ji Temple, Kyoto, Japan

Buddhist monk prays in front of the Japanese zen garden of Daigo-ji Temple, Kyoto, Japan



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In the tumultuous year of 1963, a Buddhist monk named Thich Quang Duc made a powerful statement that shook the world. Faced with President Ngo Dinh Diem's oppressive anti-Buddhist measures and his mistreatment of protestors, Duc decided to take drastic action. On June 11th, at an intersection in Saigon, South Vietnam, he committed self-immolation. Captured by photographer Malcolm Browne, the image of Duc engulfed in flames became an iconic symbol of resistance and sacrifice. It served as a stark reminder of the lengths individuals would go to fight for their beliefs and bring attention to injustice. Centuries earlier, another monk left his mark on history through cartography. The Fra Mauro Map from 1460 challenged conventional wisdom by orienting south at the top instead of north. This bold choice showcased the innovative thinking and curiosity present within monastic circles during that time. Monks have often been associated with spiritual practices and devotion throughout history. From Dom Perignon perfecting champagne-making techniques to Coates Plymouth Gin crafted by monks using secret recipes passed down through generations – their dedication has resulted in exquisite creations enjoyed by many. Religious icons also play a significant role in monastic traditions. The Icon of St. Joseph of Arimathea at Glastonbury depicts him holding both the Holy Grail and a staff that miraculously bloomed with flowers – symbols representing faith and divine intervention. Artistic expressions have long captured various aspects of monastic life too. Antonello da Messina's painting "Saint Jerome in his Study" portrays contemplation amidst books and solitude while highlighting intellectual pursuits embraced by monks. Yet not all depictions are serene; some explore folklore or satire like "Woman raising her skirts to scare off the devil. " These images remind us that even those dedicated to spirituality can confront earthly challenges with humor or unconventional methods. Saint John of the Cross exemplifies the resilience and strength found in monastic figures.