I like to think. And I think I kind of understand the philosophy behind the monks. They don't do anything for profit. They live off the generosity of others. In a way they kind of act like barometers of the Humanity which surrounds them. If the monks are in poor condition you can guess the environment. They do try and focus and train their bodies sometimes in the art of the defense the species is not alone and even our own whom currently compete to the death are just as lethal. Those who are willing to share cooperate collaborate are the ones who give to the monks with true sincerity.  And if we are honest with ourselves if they monks were everywhere we probably wouldn't care that they're all dead or dying.  Their silent protest demonstrates clearly Who We Are. It's so easy to see why the world peace fails to exist there is no peaceful beings on this planet in which to make it so.  Maybe just the monks.   The monks have it right and I'm sure people make entertainment of them.