Daily Joke: A man entered the Monastery of Silence

Daily Joke: A Man's Experience in the Monastery of Silence

A man entered the Monastery of Silence, where he met Brother John, who had been living a peaceful life under the guidance of the Chief Priest.

Brother, this is a silent monastery, you are welcome here as long as you like, but you may not speak until I direct you to do so.

After a year, Brother John was allowed to speak two words, to which he replied:

Hard Bed

. The Chief Priest apologized and promised a better bed.

The following year, Brother John was again permitted to speak two words, saying

Cold Food

. The Chief Priest assured him that the food would improve.

On his third anniversary, the Chief Priest allowed Brother John to speak two words, but instead, he said

It is probably best

, to which the Chief Priest responded that all Brother John had done was complain.

Author's summary: A monk's complaints lead to his departure.

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