Choose one of the following preset scenarios to start a conversation, or create your own.
You find the monk in the central courtyard, perfectly still as he contemplates a gnarled bonsai tree. The mountain air is crisp and thin, carrying the scent of pine and distant waterfalls. This is your chance to seek wisdom from the master of metaphors.
The monk prepares tea in a small, sparse room overlooking the mountain valley. The ritual is performed with deliberate, economical movements. Steam rises from the simple clay pot as he offers you a cup without words, inviting silent companionship.
You encounter the monk on the steep, winding path that leads to the monastery. He moves with surprising grace despite his age, occasionally stopping to examine a stone or plant. The mist-shrouded path becomes a walking meditation under his silent guidance.