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Life in any monastery is far too broad a subject to generalize, as every monastery – even those sharing the same religious foundation – is unique in its own way. Zen monasteries are rooted in Buddhism, yet their specific practices and rules are often shaped by the roshi. The word roshi is a Japanese term meaning “old teacher” or “venerable master.” In Zen monasteries, the roshi is the master who breathes life into the practice. A monastery without a living master is deprived of its essence…
