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Testimonials

Monk Life Project (MLP)

Mark van Ogtrop (The Netherlands)

MLP # 0

“I am very grateful to be invited to join this programme. I now realise that I should have done this much earlier in my life, as it was so impactful, but as the saying goes: it’s never too late. Allow me to explain then the two journeys: the physical and materialistic one and the mental/spiritual one.”

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Anthony Jude Tan (Singapore)

MLP # 0

“During those 21 days as a monk I really went through a rollercoaster of emotions, especially in receiving my morning alms. That the locals would wait to offer us food at the crack of dawn in the 9 degree cold made me emotional as I once again reflected on my life before now where I was swimming in unchecked privilege, whereas they lived simple lives but choose to give more than they take.”

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Christopher Smith Burananot (USA)

MLP # 0

“I can tell you from my personal experience that the arrow that I see now from this experience points directly at me and it always has been. The biggest problem that we all have is that we have accumulated so many layers of pain and suffering that we can never go deep enough within ourselves to find what it is we are always searching for. The only way I was able to understand this was to take this journey.”

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Daniel Mejía (USA, Colombia)

MLP # 21, MIT # 3

“MonkLife gave me the tools to truly observe my mind instead of being controlled by it. The 30 days in the forest created the perfect environment to clear mental chatter through meditation, Buddhist teachings, and deep inner work. It was a masterclass in learning how to live life with more peace, awareness, and freedom.”

Anton Avest (Sweden)

MLP # 21, MIT # 3

“MonkLife helped me realise how much power we have on our minds. Meditation and Buddhism have helped me to truly heal and understand myself better. I am more comfortable with being with my thoughts and emotions, I don’t see my emotions as an enemy anymore. Thanks to the beautiful environment, teaching monks, sleeping in tents in nature, I am now more connected to myself than ever.”

Camillo Love (USA)

MLP # 21, MIT # 3

“I dropped everything to come here. I moved out of my apartment and quit my job so I could live this life. It was a big decision, but it felt right. Things are simple here, and I’ve learned to slow down and be present. It’s not always easy, but it’s real. I have no regrets about choosing this path.”

Beau Drury (Australia)

MLP # 19

“Ordaining as a monk for 35 days in Thailand at the MonkLife program of iMONASTERY was one of the most powerful decisions I’ve ever made. Meditation stopped being something I “did” and became a tool to cleanse and purify my mind. I genuinely believe every man should do this at least once in their life, if not more.

I’d do it again without hesitation. It gave me something I’ll carry for the rest of my life.

I went out there to disconnect from the world… and ended up meeting myself.”

Cameron Yarker (Australia)

MLP # 20

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Kirk Voronko (Ukraine)

MLP # 18

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Sam Marks (USA)

MLP # 13

“My time at iMonastery in July 2024 was one of the most meaningful experiences of my life. Stepping away from the noise, pressure, and constant stimulation of modern life gave me the space to slow down, reflect deeply, and reconnect with what actually matters.

Living alongside the monks, following the daily routines, meditating for hours each day, and practicing simplicity brought a level of clarity and peace I hadn’t experienced in years. What surprised me most was that monk life wasn’t about escaping life. It was about learning how to live with greater awareness, gratitude, patience, and presence.

The experience helped me re-evaluate success, happiness, and the direction of my life. I left feeling calmer, more grounded, and with a much deeper understanding of myself. I’m incredibly grateful to the monks and the entire team at iMonastery for creating such a welcoming and authentic environment. It’s an experience I believe every person could benefit from at least once in their life.”

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Kevin Lidin (Sweden)

MLP # 8

“Ordaining as a monk in Thailand was one of the most powerful experiences of my life.

Monk Life helped me see the reality of my existence and reconnect with the most fundamental parts of life: the breath, the present moment, and the simple fact that I am alive on this planet.

It taught me what gratitude, contentment, and peace actually feel like. Not just as ideas to understand intellectually, but as real emotions to experience directly.”

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