Draft — not live, not indexed. Built for Kevin Wu to review. Still open: where he stands today; the book and the episodes; his contact address. Nothing here states his beliefs — that is his to write.
m0nk
m0nk at his workstation

Ancient Practice
in a Digital World

A monk’s journey of mantra, mind and meaning through the age of machines.

Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare

“I was alone and seeking a spiritual path.”

Kevin Wu — ISKCON News, June 2017

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The practice

The Power of
108

A full round of the japa mala brings the mind home — 108 names, one focus, a quieter heart.

Japa mala 108 Beads
  • Chant the mantra
  • Keep a steady count
  • Bring the mind back gently
  • Complete 108 beads

Chant Together

From the talks

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The Machine and the MalaSample

Sample episode — the two halves of the m0nk character, and whether a contemplative practice survives contact with an always-on world.

30 Oct 2026 · 0:31

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2

One Hundred and EightSample

Sample episode — a walk through a single round of japa, start to finish, and what the count is actually for.

23 Oct 2026 · 0:28

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1

The Noise and the NameSample

Sample episode — on what happens to attention when the feed stops, and why a repeated name is the oldest technology for holding it.

16 Oct 2026 · 0:34

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