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Did monks have children?
Monks are supposed to be celibate (unmarried) so they rarely have children. A few monks are people who have had children in early life and then become monks in later life.
How long were monks monks?
Please rewrite. The question needs work to answer. If you are asking how long they remained monks it was for life.
Are Monks the same as Buddhists?
Not necessarily. Many religions have monks. Monks are people who withdraw from ordinary life to pursue their religious beliefs on a daily basis. So you can have Christian monks, Buddhist monks, Hindu monks, etc. Islam does not have a similar tradition though.
What are monks that preach called?
if you refer to Catholic monks, they are called the Order of Preachers. Noted congregations to these are Franciscans and Dominicans....
What were Carolingian monks known for?
The Carolingian Monks were known for living on their own, not in groups. Carolingian Monks lived a life of solitary, traveling from one village to another to give wisdom and insight.
How were monks and monasteries alike?
Monks were, and are, men who are devoted to religious life. They live in buildings called monasteries. So monks are people are monasteries are buildings, so in that way they are not alike at all.
What is life for Buddhist monks like?
The two primary tasks of Buddhist monks are (1) to learn Buddhist scriptures which is called Pariyatti and (2) to meditate to become enlightened which is called Paripatti. To make it brief, learning and meditation are the routine life of Buddhist monks.
What has the author Christopher Monks written?
Christopher Monks has written: 'The ultimate game guide to your life, or, The video game as existential metaphor' -- subject(s): Humor, Conduct of life, Video games
What color robe due franciscan monks wear?
Franciscan monks typically wear brown robes, which symbolize humility and simplicity in their way of life.
A Name for monks in 1066?
In 1066, monks were commonly referred to as "brothers" or "friars." They dedicated their lives to prayer, meditation, and service to their communities within monasteries or friaries. Their role was central to religious life and education during this period.
Why do monks shave their heads?
Monks shave their heads as a symbol of renunciation of worldly attachments and to signify their commitment to a life of simplicity and humility in many religious traditions.
Why did Christian monks shave their heads?
Christian monks shave their heads as a symbol of humility, renunciation of worldly vanity, and dedication to a life of prayer and service to God.
