Adventures of an Ordinary Monk - The search to make sense of it all

<p><strong style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)><em>With 26 colour photographs...</em></strong></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>Born in 1975 in Dublin Ireland's largest city I took a bold leap into the unknown at 18 joining a Hare Krishna temple and embracing monastic life. For over a decade my life revolved around an ashram-a world of spirituality devotion and discovery.</span></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>In this memoir I share my extraordinary experiences living through Northern Ireland's Troubles during the early 1990s reflections on Vedic philosophy and insights into the motivations that lead one to a monastic path. From a secluded wooded lake island to a vibrant spiritual community overseas the stories offer a unique glimpse into the Krishna movement and its profound teachings.</span></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>After leaving the ashram at 30 with the help of friends I founded Lake Isle Retreats a sanctuary for yoga meditation and inner growth that has been featured in Ireland's major newspapers. This book aspires to inspire readers to embrace inner development and seek their own paths to spirituality. Young people in particular may take note that ashram life is a viable life option during early adulthood.</span></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>Interwoven with history philosophy and personal reflection this chronological account spanning 12 transformative years (1993-2004) offers a captivating journey of self-discovery.</span></p><p><strong style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)><em>Dive into a world of devotion peace and profound spiritual adventure.</em></strong></p>