The monks continue to run a retreat house for up to a dozen visitors.

"You have been most favored," the monk continued as he struggled to lower his fat body down the ladder, book under one arm.

Despite the popularity, the monks have continued to decline almost all interview.

Certainly, some monks continued to support image veneration, but many others followed church and imperial policy.

The monks continued to maintain the school, but added technical training to the boys' academic regimen.

Nevertheless, the monks still continued to play a pioneering role in agriculture.

Indeed," the monk continued, "as with any building over a century or two old, there are stories attached to it.

"I only ask your help for one camp," the monk continued.

Some monks continued to refuse to accept alms to the military early this week, but such reports had now ended, he said.

Afternoon: After the main lunch meal the monks continue with the temple projects.