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Ten Reflections for the Monk 1. We monks should often reflect that as monks, we are no longer householders. We should adopt the manners and conduct expected of a monk. 2. We monks should often reflect that we must rely on others for our food; we should make ourselves easy to support. 3. We monks should often reflect that there are still many more manners of the body and speech that we must continue to improve. 4. We monks should often reflect that the purity of our Precepts must stand up to self-scrutiny. 5. We monks should often reflect that the purity of our Precepts must stand up to the scrutiny of those who are suitably wise. 6. We monks should often reflect that we must be separated from all loved ones and treasured things. 7. We monks should often reflect that we create our own karma; if we do good, we will receive good; if we do ill, we will receive ill. 8. We monks should often reflect that with each passing day and night, how are we utilizing our time? 9. We monks should often reflect whether we are content with seclusion. 10. We monks should often reflect whether we have yet fulfilled any virtues such that will save us from faltering when questioned later by fellow monks. www.dattajeewo.com