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It has it's origins with Gautama Buddha over 2500 years ago. It was initially fairly reclusive in nature. Participants were expected to live with a minimum of possessions which, along with food and shelter when needed, were to be voluntarily provided by the lay community. After the death of the Buddha, Buddhist monastic orders developed into communal movements.
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What does one have to do when adopting the ways of Christian Monasticism?
When adopting the ways of Christian Monasticism, one has to renounce worldly pursuits to fully devote oneself to spiritual work. Monastic life plays a very important role in many Christian churches, especially in the Catholic and Orthodox tradition.
What has the author Pierre Salmon written?
Pierre Salmon has written: 'The abbot in monastic tradition' -- subject(s): History, Monasticism and religious orders, Religious Superiors
What was the cluny reform movement?
the cluny reform's purpose was to reform the error in monasticism. Monasticism had become corrupt and secular--monks thought they were cultural saviors, and thought they were higher, morally than others. The Cluny Reform was to fix those erros and to reform the thoughts behind monastic living and tradition.
Who established the basic form of monasticism in the catholic church?
Answer 1: Assuming western monasticism; the founder of western monasticism is widely considered to be St. Benedict of Nursia.
How did tradition of absolute rule develop in russia?
mongol invasion
How Did a tradition of absolute rule develop in russia'?
mongol invasion
Did slaves from Africa did not develop much of a cultural tradition?
yes
What is monasticism?
Monasticism is a life of living apart from society in order to better worship.
Who established a basic form of monasticism in the Catholic Church?
St. Antony of Egypt originally developed monasticism of the solitary, hermit type. St. Benedict of Nursia developed the cenobites, or monks who lived together in monasteries, this later type of monasticism became the overwhelming type that all western monasticism following for the next fourteen centuries.
Are there Muslim monks?
No, there are no Muslim monks as monasticism is prohibited by Islam. Many European Jews observed monasticism although Judaism, likewise prohibits it. Monasticism is only seen among many Christian sects.
Monasticism began with hermits?
yes
Who established the basic pattern of monasticism that would be used by the Catholic Church?
St. Benedict of Nursia is called the Father of Western Monasticism.
