The monastic tonsure is significant in certain faith traditions as a symbol of renunciation of worldly attachments and dedication to a life of prayer and service to God. It represents a commitment to a life of humility, simplicity, and obedience within the monastic community.
F. Agricola has written: 'La religieuse' -- subject(s): Monastic and religious life of women 'La religieuse' -- subject(s): Monastic and religious life of women
The Irish tonsure was significant in early Christian practices as it represented a distinct hairstyle that set Irish monks apart from others. This symbolized their dedication to a particular monastic tradition and helped to establish their identity within the broader Christian community.
Gerald Roscoe has written: 'The monastic life' -- subject(s): Theravada Buddhism, Monastic and religious life (Buddhism)
Thomas Le Blanc has written: 'Le saint travail des mains' -- subject(s): Manual work, Monastic and religious life, Religious aspects, Religious aspects of Manual work 'Le saint travail des mains' -- subject(s): Religious aspects, Monastic and religious life, Manual work
A monastic house is a residence where members of a religious order, such as monks or nuns, live a communal life dedicated to prayer, work, and contemplation. These houses are often organized around a specific religious tradition and follow a prescribed rule of life.
Yes, the Rule of St. Benedict had a significant impact on shaping and standardizing monastic life in the Western Christian tradition. It emphasized qualities such as obedience, humility, and community living, providing a structured framework for daily routines, prayer, work, and regulations within monasteries. St. Benedict's rule promoted stability, order, and spiritual growth among monks, influencing subsequent religious orders and monastic practices.
The Cistercians or Trappists are quite strict in their dedication to the cloistered monastic lifestyle.
Marian Dolores Robinson has written: 'Creative personality in religious life. --' -- subject(s): Psychology, Religious, Monastic and religious life, Religious Psychology
Stephen Anderl has written: 'The religious and Catholic action' -- subject(s): Monastic and religious life, Catholic action
Graham Gould has written: 'The desert fathers on monastic community' -- subject(s): Apophthegmata Patrum, Desert Fathers, History, Monastic and religious life, Religion
Secularisation is transforming a society from religious values toward non-religious. The term is used in the context of lifting monastic restriction from a member of the clergy.
Pierre Salmon has written: 'The abbot in monastic tradition' -- subject(s): History, Monasticism and religious orders, Religious Superiors