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MONK LEVITATES… AND GETS STUCK!

June 2, 2020June 2, 2020 by Frank Lake

HOLY HANG-UP A Tibetan monk thought he had achieved the spiritual goal of nirvana when he levitated more than six feet. But inspiration soon turned to frustration: The holy man is stuck where he floats, and can’t get back down to earth! Choden Thubten, 72, has been hanging in midair for man six weeks at … READ MORE

MONK MAYHEM

December 19, 2019December 17, 2019 by Frank Lake

Monk Snaps! Screams at his bell for 3 days straight. GALLOWAY, SCOTLAND – There was some monk mayhem at the Kagyu Samye Ling Monastery when Ian Blanton had a breakdown while meditating. Blanton went on a three-day rant, destroying pillows, bells, and incense holders as he demanded to talk to someone – “anyone.” Blanton had … READ MORE