It’s probably much the same as the other monasteries and varies from person to person. Some only come for the major celebrations such as Wesak and Kathina, finding it uplifting to connect to the wider spiritual community and meeting old friends. Others come when it’s quieter, seeing the monastery more as a sanctuary, a conducive environment where they can allow their minds to settle and contemplate their lives, free of many of the distractions and pressures of the modern world. Some are definitely seeking to understand what it’s all about and have many questions, others wish to learn how to live more peacefully and harmoniously. At times people make it clear that they are Catholic but feel that there is something here that they can learn and benefit from