The are many schools of Buddhism and many sects in each school. many have monastic groups
Sangha
sujata
Monastic Order of Avallon was created in 1970.
Taking refuge in the 3 Jewels(Buddha,Dhamma,Sangha) declares one to be a Buddhist. However a more formal refuge can be taken in the presence of a monastic order. Also to follow Buddhism one does not need to become a Buddhist, you just need to put the teachings into practice.
lamas
The order of St Francis of Assisi
St. Thomas Aquinas belonged to the Order of Preachers, also known as the Dominican Order.
No, the Jesuits are not a monastic Order, they are a preaching, teaching Order of men.
H. T. Basnayake has written: 'Dambulla project' -- subject(s): Antiquities, Excavations (Archaeology) 'Sri Lankan monastic architecture' -- subject(s): Architecture, Buddhist Architecture, Buddhist Monasticism and religious orders, Buddhist antiquities
An abbot general is the leader of a monastic order.
In a general sense, it is bringing about changes in the way that monks living in monasteries act or work, or changing the way in which a monastic order is organized.
Carmelites.
Tonsure