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My Morning Monk offers literary and spiritual commentary for personal contemplation. It is not medical, psychological, therapeutic, or religious instruction.

"The Monk" is a fictional character created for this project. The reflections presented here are creative interpretations of Buddhist texts, not authoritative religious teachings.

If you are experiencing mental health difficulties, please seek support from qualified healthcare professionals. If you wish to deepen your Buddhist practice, we encourage you to find a qualified teacher and sangha (community) in your area.

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These teachings come from a living tradition that is sacred to millions of people around the world. We ask that you engage with this content respectfully and in the spirit of sincere inquiry.

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AI-Assisted Content

Daily reflections on this site are generated with the assistance of AI language models, then reviewed and curated. The "Ask the Monk" chat feature uses AI to respond in the voice of the Monk character.

While we strive for accuracy and sensitivity, AI-generated content may contain errors or interpretations that differ from traditional Buddhist scholarship. We recommend consulting primary sources and qualified teachers for serious study.

Sources

The primary text for this project is the Majjhima Nikāya (Middle Length Discourses), part of the Pāli Canon. We draw on various translations, including:

• Bhikkhu Ñāṇamoli and Bhikkhu Bodhi — "The Middle Length Discourses of the Buddha"
• Bhikkhu Sujato — translations available at SuttaCentral.net

The Monk's voice is inspired by:

• Peter Matthiessen — "The Snow Leopard" (1978)
• Shunryu Suzuki — "Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind" (1970)

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