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.
Brother John lived in the monastery for a year before the Chief Priest allowed him to speak two words. His response was:
Hard Bed, prompting the Chief Priest to apologize and promise a better bed.
The following year, Brother John was given the opportunity to say another two words, to which he replied:
Cold Food. The Chief Priest assured him that the food would improve.
On his third anniversary, the Chief Priest called Brother John into his office, granting him the chance to speak two words again. However, instead of speaking, the Chief Priest said:
It is probably best, and then told Brother John that all he had done since arriving was complain.
Author's summary: A monk's complaints lead to his departure from a silent monastery.
- Brother John entered the Monastery of Silence.
- He was allowed to speak two words after a year, saying "Hard Bed".
- The next year, he said "Cold Food" when given the chance to speak again.
- The Chief Priest eventually told Brother John that he had been complaining too much.