"Monastic Life"

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15 September 2025

A nun carrying a backpack walks through the Escherturm Gate in Monschau, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, on September 5, 2025. The historic stone gate is part of the town's medieval fortifications.

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29 June 2025

A devotee offers prayers after presenting saffron robes to newly ordained hill tribe Buddhist novice monks during a mass Buddhist monk ordination ceremony for hill tribe men at Wat Benchamabophit, also known as the Marble Temple, in Bangkok, Thailand, on June 29, 2025.

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29 June 2025

A devotee offers prayers after presenting saffron robes to newly ordained hill tribe Buddhist novice monks during a mass Buddhist monk ordination ceremony for hill tribe men at Wat Benchamabophit, also known as the Marble Temple, in Bangkok, Thailand, on June 29, 2025.

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7 May 2025

Buddhist monks pray at Buddhagaya Watugong Monastery in Semarang, Central Java, Indonesia, on May 7, 2025. A total of 36 monks from Thailand, Cambodia, and Laos perform Thudong from Thailand to Borobudur Temple, located in Central Java, Indonesia, to welcome Vesak, which falls on May 12, 2025. Thudong is a ritual journey of the monks who walk thousands of kilometers to train their patience.

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2 February 2025

Young lamas work inside a monastery in Darjeeling, India, on February 1, 2025.

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#11998120

30 January 2025

A detailed image shows sacred relics associated with Saint Francis of Assisi, including a monstrance, chamois skin, headstone, and hairshirt, in Assisi, Italy, on January 20, 2025. These objects reflect the saint's devotion, humility, and deep connection to his spiritual path, preserved as testimonies of his ascetic life.

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#11998124

30 January 2025

The tomb of Saint Clare is located in the Basilica of Saint Clare in Assisi, Italy. It is a sacred site of deep spiritual significance. The image captures the resting place of this revered saint, founder of the Poor Clares, who devotes her life to poverty, humility, and devotion to Christ.

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#11998130

30 January 2025

The refectory of the San Damiano Franciscan Convent in Assisi, Italy, is a historic and spiritual space that hosts the daily meals and prayers of the Franciscan community. This image highlights the simplicity and tranquility of the space, reflecting the humble lifestyle of Saint Francis and his followers.

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30 January 2025

The refectory of the San Damiano Franciscan Convent in Assisi, Italy, is a historic and spiritual space that hosts the daily meals and prayers of the Franciscan community. This image highlights the simplicity and tranquility of the space, reflecting the humble lifestyle of Saint Francis and his followers.

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30 January 2025

A detailed image showcases the white robe and leather footwear of Saint Francis of Assisi, carefully preserved as sacred relics. These simple items reflect the saint's devotion to poverty and humility, symbolizing the core values of Franciscan spirituality in Assisi, Italy, on January 20, 2025.

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#11998121

30 January 2025

The Rule of the Order of Friars Minor, established by Saint Francis of Assisi on November 29, 1223, marks a pivotal moment in the history of the Franciscan movement. The image represents the deep spiritual and cultural significance of this foundational document in Assisi, Italy, on January 20, 2025.

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#11998127

30 January 2025

The Church of San Damiano in Assisi, Italy, is a significant historical and religious site, known for its deep connection to Saint Francis of Assisi. It is here that Saint Francis receives his calling to rebuild the Church and where Saint Clare of Assisi takes her vows. This image captures the Church of San Damiano in Assisi, Italy, on January 20, 2025.

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#11998128

30 January 2025

The cloister of the Church of San Damiano in Assisi, Italy, on January 20, 2025, reflects the simplicity and devotion of the Franciscan Order. This historical site is deeply connected to Saint Francis and Saint Clare and serves as a space for contemplation and prayer.

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#11998129

30 January 2025

The Church of San Damiano in Assisi, Italy, is a significant historical and religious site, known for its deep connection to Saint Francis of Assisi. It is here that Saint Francis receives his calling to rebuild the Church and where Saint Clare of Assisi takes her vows. This image captures the Church of San Damiano in Assisi, Italy, on January 20, 2025.

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30 January 2025

The cloister of the Church of San Damiano in Assisi, Italy, on January 20, 2025, reflects the simplicity and devotion of the Franciscan Order. This historical site is deeply connected to Saint Francis and Saint Clare and serves as a space for contemplation and prayer.

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13 January 2025

Directional signs with 'Umleitung' detour point both ways near the Benediktbeuern Monastery in Benediktbeuern, Bad Toelz-Wolfratshausen, Upper Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany, on January 11, 2025. A banner advertising the monastic brewery hangs on the fence, with the backdrop featuring the monastery's towers and surrounding buildings.

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