1.   The monks of old began a tradition of growing aromatic herbs which still survives.

2.   In the fourth century, monks began moving here from Mediterranean regions to escape persecution by the authorities.

3.   So with an elaborate two-hour ceremony Tuesday, the monks began to break down the sand circles that looked like fabulously decorated cakes.

4.   The communications revolution traces its origins to the sixth century, when European monks began copying early Christian literature from papyrus to parchment to preserve their ancient heritage.

5.   The monks began the deconstruction ritual indoors at the arts center.

6.   Buddhist monks began prayers for five of them brought to their temple.

7.   The monks began selling the wooden caskets to offset lagging farm profits.

8.   Three Georgian monks began a vigil Friday at the entrance to the gorge.