monasticism
21monasticism — Refers to a way of life in which individuals voluntarily join together in isolated communities called monasteries where they spend their days in prayer, manual labor and self denial. Also see historiated, illumination, manuscript, medieval,… …
22monasticism — n. Monastic life, monachism …
23monasticism — n 1. monkhood, monachism, ceno bitism, monkism, friarhood, brotherhood, monkdom, (usu. contemptuous) monkery; the cloister, the contemplative life, life of prayer, the better part; sisterhood, nunhood, nunship. 2. asceticism, self denial, self… …
24monasticism — mo·nas·ti·cism …
25monasticism — See: monastic …
26monasticism — Монашество …
27monasticism — /məˈnæstəsɪzəm/ (say muh nastuhsizuhm) noun the monastic system, condition, or mode of life …
28monasticism — This word (from the Greek monastikos, meaning solitary ) refers to the way of life of men and women who dedicate their lives to prayer and good works according to the religious rule of a particular monastery. (See CCC 927) …
29monasticism — noun asceticism as a form of religious life; usually conducted in a community under a common rule and characterized by celibacy and poverty and obedience • Hypernyms: ↑austerity, ↑asceticism, ↑nonindulgence • Hyponyms: ↑eremitism …
30Buddhist monasticism — Monasticism is one of the most fundamental institutions of Buddhism. Monks and nuns are responsible for preserving and spreading Buddhist teachings, as well as educating and guiding Buddhist lay followers. The ultimate goal of Buddhist… …