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Spiti Monks: 2 AM Wake-Up for Monastery Breakfast
19 Sep
Summary
- Monks in Spiti prepare breakfast starting as early as 1 or 2 AM.
- Daily meals vary, including rotis, fried rice, biryani, and Tibetan flatbread.
- Kitchen duties are shared, with each monk assisting roughly twice a month.
Life inside a Buddhist monastery in Spiti, Himachal Pradesh, involves surprisingly early mornings for meal preparation. A monk shared videos revealing the communal kitchen where breakfast is made, with tasks commencing around 1 or 2 AM.
The monks collaboratively prepare a variety of dishes. On some mornings, they serve thick rotis, known as bolep korkun, alongside vegetables and tea. Other days might feature fried rice or biryani.
A notable dish is chura baklap, a Tibetan flatbread filled with a local cheese, described as simple yet enhanced by the team's collective effort. This collaborative spirit is evident as monks divide tasks, from chopping vegetables to cooking.
Kitchen duties are a shared responsibility, with monks typically taking turns, contributing to the cooking process about twice a month. This system ensures that while meals are simple, they are the result of significant teamwork and community involvement, offering an authentic view of monastery life.
