Religious communities & monasticism books

Monastic life and mission - a contradiction? History proves the contrary. The monastic movement contributed enormously...  Read More >>

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization...  Read More >>

"The Benedictine monk Pierre-François de Béthune has dedicated his life to following the lead of the great pioneers...  Read More >>

मानव-जाति के भाग-निर्माण में जितनी शक्तियों ने योगदान दिया है और दे रही हैं, उन सब में धर्म के रूप में प्रगट होनेवाली...  Read More >>

The history of the Shantivanam ashram and the five figures of Christian-Hindu dialogue in India is the backdrop...  Read More >>

This seminal work which surveys the historical rise and fall of religious orders and congregations reveals the fundamental...  Read More >>

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"The present treatise on prayer was first of all printed privately in the French language, and was intended exclusively...  Read More >>

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A short history of monks and monasteries. This book, A short history of monks and monasteries, by Alfred Wesley...  Read More >>

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These conferences, presented by Thomas Merton to the novices at the Abbey of Gethsemani in 1963–1964, focus mainly...  Read More >>

Aelred, abbot of the Yorkshire Cistercian abbey of Rievaulx from 1147 to 1167, wrote six spiritual treatises, seven...  Read More >>

A collection of 9 articles centred around one of the leading thoughts of the Reformers: Ecclesia reformata, semper...  Read More >>

Two great institutions sprang from the self-confident ground of twelfth-century Europe: the University and the Cistercian...  Read More >>

First Published in 2000. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.  Read More >>

Buddhafield Dharma documents the many facets of the Buddhafield project, and explores its unique approach to Dharma...  Read More >>

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Adult Coloring Book with Butterflies and Flowers Though a common sight in one's garden, butterflies are among the...  Read More >>

From an award-winning journalist, here is the story of an unforgettable journey from the east to the west in the...  Read More >>

The monastic life was an integral part of H.H. Pope Shenouda III, not only as a monk but also as a patriarch. As...  Read More >>

2016 Reprint of 1907 Edition. Translated by Algar Thorold. The Dialogue takes the form of a conversation between...  Read More >>

The Rule of Benedict has successfully guided people to God for over 1500 years. Although written originally for...  Read More >>