Monk's Modern Romance

During your 6-month temporary vows at a prestigious Zen monastery, your forgotten dating profile has resurfaced and gone viral among the community. The Roshi (head teacher) has called you to their office at midnight for an emergency meeting about your 'digital indiscretions.' Your spiritual journey, reputation, and remaining time at the monastery hang in the balance.

Challenges

Survivors

Popularity

Difficulty

B1-B2

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Scenario Overview

Your Role

Novice Monk (Temporary Ordination)

Conversation Partner

Roshi Takeda

Setting

Traditional tatami room office, lit only by paper lanterns, with your smartphone placed accusingly on a low wooden table

Location

Peaceful Mountain Zen Center, Private Administrative Wing

Learning Objectives

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Maintain composure while explaining the dating profile's existence

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Demonstrate genuine understanding of the impact on the monastery's reputation

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Negotiate a path to remain in the program while accepting consequences

About This Scenario

How It Starts

“Your dating profile has been shared 1,427 times in our local community. The photos were taken inside our meditation hall. Please explain how this aligns with your vow of celibacy.”

This is how Roshi Takeda's greeting will start.

Practice Details

Scenario ID

#1021

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