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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

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Monk Collection: Buddhist monk praying close to the Dhamek Stupa
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Monk Collection: St. Bruno (1030-1101) Praying in the Desert, 1763 (oil on canvas)
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Monk Collection: Silhouette of three Buddhists monks walking on the U-Bein wooden teak bridge at sunset
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Monk Collection: Monk walking in Wat Sisaket, Vientiane (capital city), Laos
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Monk Collection: Monk walking at the Wat Ong Teu, Vientiane (capital city), Laos
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Monk Collection: Wat Pa Phai Temple, Luang Prabang (ancient capital of Laos on the Mekong river), Laos
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Monk Collection: Wat Souvannakhiri, Luang Prabang (ancient capital of Laos on the Mekong river), Laos
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Monk Collection: Statue of Anonymous, Vajdahunyad Castle, Budapest, Hungary
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Monk Collection: MONGOLIA, Ulaanbaatar, Monk at Gandan (Gandantegchenling) Monastery
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Monk Collection: Myanmar, Mandalay division, Bagan. Three novice monks running with red umbrellas in a walkway
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Monk Collection: Morning Meal
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Monk Collection: No.223
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Monk Collection: repast
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Monk Collection: Morning Meal
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Monk Collection: No.223
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Monk Collection: Gusinoozersk Datsan Khamba Lama (abbot (1)), lamas and lama musicians... 1880-1889
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Monk Collection: Lamas in masks and costumes participating in a religious dance (tsam)... 1880-1889
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Monk Collection: A group of Buddhist monks in the datsan, 1880. Creator: Nikolai Nikolaevich Petrov
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Monk Collection: A Monk Collecting Taxes for the Construction of the Church in Irkutsk, 1904
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Monk Collection: Monks in Kalandar-Khane, Samarkand, between 1905 and 1915. Creator
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Monk Collection: Monks (Duvans) in Kalandar-Khane, Samarkand, between 1905 and 1915
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Monk Collection: Garden (forest slope near Maria Taferl in the Wachau), around 1914/1915. Creator: Julian Falat
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Monk Collection: Morning Meal
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Monk Collection: No.223
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Monk Collection: Morning Meal
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Monk Collection: No.223
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Monk Collection: Reading SADHU
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Monk Collection: Morning Meal
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Monk Collection: No.223
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Monk Collection: The Baphomet of the Templars, illustration of a stone casket found at Essarois (Burgundy
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Monk Collection: Schoolgirl bride Diana Pybus, 16, and her new husband Tibetan Monk Chogyan Mukpo, 30
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Monk Collection: The Pilgrimage to Canterbury, Thomas Stothard (1755-1834)
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Monk Collection: Luther at the Diet of Worms, 1521, (1890). Creator: Unknown
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Monk Collection: St. Francis of Assisi and the Young Monk Returning from a Preaching Tour, 1936
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Monk Collection: Drawing Of A Man Spanking A Child, After Hans Holbein The Younger
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Monk Collection: Saint Francis of Assisi (Detail of his oldest portrait), 13th century. Artist: Anonymous
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Monk Collection: Monk at Boudhanath Stupa, Kathmandu, Nepal
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Monk Collection: Monk feeding pidgeons at Boudhanath Stupa, Kathmandu, Nepal
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Monk Collection: Monk reading sacred texts in monastery at Boudhanath, Kathmandu, Nepal
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Monk Collection: Novice Buddhist monk with red umbrella walking away from temple, Bagan, Mandalay Region
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Monk Collection: White temple in Shwedagon Pagoda complex, Yangon, Yangon Region, Myanmar
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Monk Collection: Two novice monks walking towards unfinished Pahtodawgyi pagoda known for a crack caused
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Monk Collection: A novice monk holding a burning candle while praying by Buddha statue, UNESCO, Bagan
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Monk Collection: Two novice monks reading a book inside a temple in candle light, UNESCO, Bagan
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Monk Collection: Novice monk running and jumping at Hsinbyume pagoda, Mingun, Mandalay, Sagaing Township
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Monk Collection: Novice monk walking towards unfinished Pahtodawgyi pagoda known for a crack caused by a
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Monk Collection: Monks during evening candle light prayer in Lhodrak Kharchu monastery, Jakar
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Monk Collection: Lhodrak Kharchu monastery, Jakar, Bumthang District, Bhutan


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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.