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The Monk Who Made Me Wait

Liam Chen

May 27, 2025

In a monastery deep within Bali’s highlands, I once waited six hours to meet a monk. I sat quietly. Drank tea. Listened to birds. It wasn’t until nightfall that he emerged, smiling, and said, “Now you are ready to listen.”

What followed wasn’t a lecture, but a shared silence that taught me more than words ever could.

Some teachings don’t come fast. But when they arrive, they stay.

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