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from Modern Catholic Dictionary by John A. Hardon, S.J. Doubleday & Co., Inc. Garden City, NY 1980
Monk. Originally a hermit or anchorite, but already in the early Church applied to men living a community life in a monastery, under vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience, according to a specific rule, such as that of St. Basil or St. Benedict. (Etym. Greek monachos, living alone, solitary.
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In some countries Buddhist boys become monks at a very early age to receive instruction in Buddhist thought and traditions. Not all of the boy-monks remain as monks permanently. Adult men who become Buddhist monks see this position as a permanent avocation.
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Did Thelonoius Monk have children?
Yes he had two kids a boy and a girl. Their names were T.S.Monk and Barbara Monk.
Can the name monk stand for boy or girl?
for a man
What is The Door in the Wall about?
a boy that loses the use of his legs and his journey of surviving with the help of a monk he meets.
Is Justin Bieber a chipmunk?
Veno he is not a chick-monk he is a cute boy......... Love , jayna and diana
What is opposite the opposite gender of nun?
Depending on the type and order of a nun, the opposite could be monk or priest.
What was a boy training to become a monk called?
A boy training to become a monk is often referred to as a "novice." In many monastic traditions, novices undergo a period of training and education to learn the rules, practices, and spiritual teachings of their faith before taking full vows. This stage allows them to discern their commitment to monastic life.
Was Benedict of Nursia a monk or a priest?
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What does bo mean in Japanese?
It can mean either a Buddhist priest/monk or a boy depending on the context.
What sentence can you write with monk?
The monk was smart and funny. The monk is nice The monk lives in the mountain
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Is Meredith Monk related to Thelonious Monk?
Monk knows.
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