48 hours with the monks who guard the secret of happiness 🇱🇦

What if happiness weren’t something to chase… but something to let go of? For two days I lived closely with the Buddhist monks of Luang Prabang—following them at dawn through the city streets, sharing silent meals, listening to their prayers, and trying to understand what being truly happy means for those who have chosen a life with little, yet full of meaning. I spoke with the novices, meditated in the temple, and met Obee, a young monk who speaks English and has chosen to open up to the world to share, with simplicity and kindness, the essence of the Buddha’s teachings. This isn’t just a spiritual reportage. It’s a journey into another way of living, where every gesture is a choice and every silence is rich with meaning.