Given the opportunity, would you take a break from the world living with monks somewhere for a year?

Yes, please.
I might.

I know someone who did that; he spent a summer with monks in Taiwan. I think I would like to try it, yes. I know how much I depend on modern conveniences, but I know it would do me well to get away from it all for a while.

^^Same here. Now it got me thinking how much money do I need to prepare in advance for my basic expenses for a year so I can take off for a year. I’m also thinking I may not have to go overseas and just look for a similar place stateside.

If I wasn’t married, I could probably do that.until they kick me out

Only if I get to learn magic and sorcery at Kamar-Taj.

Yes, please.

@ragingloli: The Ancient One would likely toss you out.

Nah, they look like they smell :D

Yes, but not for a year, maybe three months to recharge.

Are we talking about the beer- and liquor-making type of monks?

Located this website that explains Monk like living and how to do it at home without travelling to some remote place to recharge and find tranquility.
Read the steps involved below.

Its not for everybody though so think on this before jumping into.

https://zenhabits.net/12-essential-rules-to-live-more-like-a-zen-monk/

Such places, tend to be called a cult.
There are still rules, and a sort of governance.

I’d go there. But, as soon as I see a agenda, I’d be out…

Not with monks but all hermit like out in the wilderness sure.

Note:
If one wishes to live in the wilderness prepare to learn survival skills first.
No hospital nor assistance would be around, so learn medical treatments in case of accidents.
Remember that there are good and bad consequences of living in remote areas.

Had the fortunate experience of viewing on PBS the story of Dick ( Richard) Proennke
( The man who lived in the Wilderness).

It documents 30 years of living in a remote area and the hazards and survival skills that he developed. Found this very enlightening, and its a good reminder to learn about first.

“If one wishes to live in the wilderness prepare to learn survival skills first.”

I’m more than good there.

A guy joins a monastery
The Abbot imposes a 10 year vow of silence.
At 5 years he has a review.
The Abbot permits him to speak once. He says “My bed is too short”.
The Abbot continues the vow of silence and dismisses him.
At 10 years, the Abbot ends the vow of silence.
The guy says “I quit!”

The Abbot says “l’m not surprised. You’ve done nothing but complain since you got here”

^^Complain is NOT the only thing that guy did there.

I have a family member who spends one month each year in a monastery. He is a minister and this is how he refuels.

I’ll have no truck with other monks.

But who doesn’t have a soft spot for beggars, believers and the sounds of silence.

Yes only if I can get over my cloister-phobia. Or if the monks are Shaolin. Food has to be nice and healthy. Like fruit, oatmeal, and eggs. Also lots of books to read on every subject.

Can I bring my cats? If so, yes!

No. What about my job? I’d lose it. What about my child? I’m a single mother. What about my pets? they like their house and they like me being in the house.

I’ll pass on the monks. I would like a jungle adventure in Amazonia. Maybe trace the Amazon River to its source. Just
for the hell of it. Although I’m sure that some survivalist type has been there done that.

Humans, despite our physical limitations, can thrive under any circumstances. You just have to learn to adapt. A trip down the Amazon? You’d need a LOT of vaccines, and the ability to make water potable. After that, you’d need a mosquito net, and supplies. But, it’s doable. You’d have to be in excellent physical condition, and be resourceful.
You’d have some tough scenarios. But. You’d have a lot of amazing experiences.
I’m down. I think I could complete the journey, if properly prepared. But, you’d have to assume that you might lose everything, in some random scenario. Then, you tuck tail, or keep going. I’d keep going…

People have lived there for thousands of years. If they can do it, I can….

Let’s go!

There’s a recent movie about Percy Fawcett who traveled the Amazon and its tributaries way across the continent and up into Bolivia and Peru.

The Lost City of Z
“Tells the incredible true story of British explorer Percy Fawcett, who journeys into the Amazon at the dawn of the 20th century and discovers evidence of a previously unknown, advanced civilization that may have once inhabited the region.”

After seeing the movie, I was reading a little in Wikipedia about the Amazon and found this astounding figure – “The Amazon enters Brazil with only one-fifth of the flow it finally discharges into the Atlantic Ocean, yet already has a greater flow at this point than the discharge of any other river” on Earth.

Also, the final discharge volume at mouth is “greater than the next seven largest independent rivers combined”.

I got to go find me this lost city. All I need is my safari hat and bush jacket and I’ll look just like Clark Gable in “Mogambo” : )

A Mayan palace was recently found in Yucatán, which seems a lot less remote than the headwaters of the Amazon. There are still discoveries to be made!

Yeah but don’t the Amazon thing just grab ya? You got your lost cities, your pythons, your dangerous insects and snakes, and your uncontacted indigenous tribes. Toss in a dinosaur or two and you got it going on. : )

@NoMoreY_Aagain. Nope…too many big spiders!

If anyone has Amazon Prime, the movie is free on there!

No! I enjoy living in society, although I would happily take a vacation, for about a week in a fully stocked, but secluded mountain cabin.