drum – n. musical instrument made with a thin layer of skin or plastic stretched over a round frame and that is played by hitting the skin or plastic with sticks or with your hands

novice – n. new member of a religious group who is preparing to become a monk or nun

monk – n. member of a religious community of men who usually promise to remain poor, unmarried, and separated from the rest of society

divine – adj. relating to or coming from god

overwhelmed – adj. having too many things to deal with

merit making – n. a Buddhist practice in which people perform regular good deeds in order to increase spirituality and become happier in life.