2019年6月4日 · Mount St. Benedict in Erie, Pennsylvania and Our Lady of Guadalupe in New Mexico have invited their lay associates to live and work full time within the monastery, sharing in the community’s prayer life as well as the day-to-day responsibilities.

2024年11月14日 · Life in a convent or monastery is a unique experience that embodies a profound commitment to spiritual practice, community life, and service. For many, the idea of living in a religious community brings to mind images of serene surroundings, contemplative silence, and a deep connection to faith.

2016年11月27日 · Photographer Ashley Bourne spent weeks living at Downside Abbey and another monastery to get a sense of what it was like there.

2025年1月9日 · Monastic life offers a glimpse into a world devoted to simplicity, prayer, and deep contemplation. Monks and nuns around the world live this way. Each monastery has its rhythm of spiritual practice and communal harmony. In this article, we’ll explore the essence of daily life of Cistercian monks.

2023年12月19日 · Life in a Franciscan monastery is a blend of prayer, work, and community living, all rooted in the spiritual teachings of Saint Francis of Assisi. The daily routine is designed to foster a deep connection with God, nurture fraternity among the brothers, and serve the broader community.

Life in a Trappist monastery follows a steady rhythm punctuated by frequent prayer and worship, the study of sacred texts, and simple, honest work that sustains our earthly mission. Each activity enriches the other, keeping our hands, hearts and minds fully alive—so that we are always ready to listen and respond to God’s call.

2024年5月27日 · Living in a Christian monastery may be just what you’re looking for. But what does it mean to live in a Christian monastery? What are the benefits and challenges of such a life? And how can you prepare yourself for this unique way of living? In this ultimate guide, we’ll answer all these questions and more.

Those with a sincere aspiration to cultivate understanding and compassion as their only career are welcome to join our monastic community. You would live, learn, and practice in one of our monastic practice centers. Our growing Sangha presently numbers 800 monastics spread out among these nine centers. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_37wcb2jNeM.

Living in Community. While the word “monk” derives from the Greek word monos, meaning single or alone, which reflects the monk’s singular dedication to God, we live in community as brothers. It is most important for monks to be willing and able to relate to each other in Christian charity, to assist each other, to bear with each other’s ...

Monastic life is about living ethically—refraining from harm and helping others. It’s living simply as the Buddha did, practicing in community to strengthen compassion and wisdom. It is a beautiful way of life. Why Be a Buddhist Monastic? The choice to become a Buddhist nun or monk comes from a deep spiritual longing.