In the Christian tradition, those pursuing a monastic life are usually called monks or brethren (brothers) if male, and nuns or sisters if female. Both monks and nuns may also be called monastics.
Some other religions also include what could be described as "monastic" elements, most notably Buddhism, but also Hinduism, and Jainism, though the expressions differ considerably.
Monasticism (from Greek μοναχός, monachos, derived from Greek monos, alone) is a religious way of life characterized by the practice of renouncing worldly pursuits to fully devote one's self to spiritual work.
The origin of the word is from Ancient Greek, and the idea originally related to Christian monks.
Some other religions also include what could be described as "monastic" elements, most notably Buddhism, but also Hinduism, and Jainism, though the expressions differ considerably.
Monasticism (from Greek μοναχός, monachos, derived from Greek monos, alone) is a religious way of life characterized by the practice of renouncing worldly pursuits to fully devote one's self to spiritual work.
The origin of the word is from Ancient Greek, and the idea originally related to Christian monks.
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