Monastic
adjective
Related to monks, their life, or the places they live.
He decided to live a monastic life in the Himalayas.
Often appears as...
- monastic life
- monastic community
adjective
Simple, plain and away from worldly pleasures, like a monk might live.
She chose a monastic lifestyle, devoid of luxuries.
Often appears as...
- monastic lifestyle
- monastic simplicity
noun
A monk or a person leading a life similar to a monk.
The monastics of that area are known for their discipline and dedication.
Often appears as...
- catholic monastic
- buddhist monastic
Usage tips
Academic
adjective
Related to monks, their life, or the places they live.
He decided to live a monastic life in the Himalayas.
Often appears as...
- monastic life
- monastic community
adjective
Simple, plain and away from worldly pleasures, like a monk might live.
She chose a monastic lifestyle, devoid of luxuries.
Often appears as...
- monastic lifestyle
- monastic simplicity
noun
A monk or a person leading a life similar to a monk.
The monastics of that area are known for their discipline and dedication.
Often appears as...
- catholic monastic
- buddhist monastic
Usage tips
Academic
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Religious Origin
Originates from historical religious practices, often Catholic or Buddhist.
The ancient monastic traditions influence the rituals practiced there.
Pro Tip 2/3Calm Surroundings
Implies isolation or a serene environment, like those found in monasteries.
They sought peace in the monastic tranquility of the mountains.
Pro Tip 3/3Shared Community
Can refer to a group living together, sharing beliefs and practices.
She joined a monastic community to deepen her spiritual journey.
Pro Tip 1/3Religious Origin
Originates from historical religious practices, often Catholic or Buddhist.
The ancient monastic traditions influence the rituals practiced there.
Pro Tip 2/3Calm Surroundings
Implies isolation or a serene environment, like those found in monasteries.
They sought peace in the monastic tranquility of the mountains.
Pro Tip 3/3Shared Community
Can refer to a group living together, sharing beliefs and practices.
She joined a monastic community to deepen her spiritual journey.
Pro Tip 1/3Religious Origin
Originates from historical religious practices, often Catholic or Buddhist.
The ancient monastic traditions influence the rituals practiced there.
Pro Tip 2/3Calm Surroundings
Implies isolation or a serene environment, like those found in monasteries.
They sought peace in the monastic tranquility of the mountains.
Pro Tip 3/3Shared Community
Can refer to a group living together, sharing beliefs and practices.
She joined a monastic community to deepen her spiritual journey.
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Video examples
Zen kōans: Unsolvable...
Tanzan politely offers his help, carrying the traveler on his back across the street, and placing her down without a word. Ekido was shocked. According to monastic law, monks were not supposed to go near women, let alone touch a beautiful stranger.
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How to shift your...
but I left the monastic life, because even then, 20 years ago, I felt that the climate crisis was already a quickly unfolding emergency and I wanted to do my part. But once I'd left and I rejoined the world, I looked at what I could control.
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See Potala Palace, the...
lama's monastic leaders of tibetan buddhism unesco world heritage designation extends to the neighboring jo king temple considered Tibet's most sacred
Video examples
Zen kōans: Unsolvable...
Tanzan politely offers his help, carrying the traveler on his back across the street, and placing her down without a word. Ekido was shocked. According to monastic law, monks were not supposed to go near women, let alone touch a beautiful stranger.
Video examples
How to shift your...
but I left the monastic life, because even then, 20 years ago, I felt that the climate crisis was already a quickly unfolding emergency and I wanted to do my part. But once I'd left and I rejoined the world, I looked at what I could control.
Video examples
See Potala Palace, the...
lama's monastic leaders of tibetan buddhism unesco world heritage designation extends to the neighboring jo king temple considered Tibet's most sacred
Example 1 of 3
Quote examples
Will Ferrell
American Comedian
I've had moments in my life when I've thought if I wasn't acting, if I wasn't doing what I do and I had a career in the private sector and I didn't have a family, that I do have some tendencies where I could really kind of have a monastic existence and be okay with it.
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Jim Carrey
Canadian Comedian
You know, I live a monastic lifestyle. No, I do. I do live in extremes, basically. I go back and forth. Once every six months, I'll have a day where I eat more chocolate than has ever been consumed by a human being.
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Monty Don
English Celebrity
Any British household with a scrap of land has always grown herbs for the kitchen. From the superb monastic herb gardens down to the humblest cottage, a supply of fresh herbs would have been considered essential.
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David Thibodeau
American Activist
Mount Carmel was a very monastic place. We lived in another time - an easier time, a better time. We didn't have running water or most modern conveniences. But in a lot of ways, it was a very satisfying life.
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Albert Camus
French Philosopher
Working conditions for me have always been those of the monastic life: solitude and frugality. Except for frugality, they are contrary to my nature, so much so that work is a violence I do to myself.
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Venerable Bede
English Clergyman
I have devoted my energies to the study of the scriptures, observing monastic discipline, and singing the daily services in church; study, teaching, and writing have always been my delight.
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Pope Theodoros II
Egyptian Clergyman
I like the monastic life... in the prayer and the praising... this has charged me with new energy, spiritual energy. This is very important for my ministry outside the monastery.
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Thich Nhat Hanh
Vietnamese Clergyman
The happiest moments are when we sit down and we feel the presence of our brothers and sisters, lay and monastic, who are practicing walking and sitting meditation.
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Peter Morgan
British Writer
As any showrunner will tell you, it is crushing work. It is around the clock. It is like a monastic commitment that you make.
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Sergio Marchionne
Italian Businessman
I like simplicity almost to the point of being monastic.
Quote examples
Will Ferrell
American Comedian
I've had moments in my life when I've thought if I wasn't acting, if I wasn't doing what I do and I had a career in the private sector and I didn't have a family, that I do have some tendencies where I could really kind of have a monastic existence and be okay with it.
Quote examples
Jim Carrey
Canadian Comedian
You know, I live a monastic lifestyle. No, I do. I do live in extremes, basically. I go back and forth. Once every six months, I'll have a day where I eat more chocolate than has ever been consumed by a human being.
Quote examples
Monty Don
English Celebrity
Any British household with a scrap of land has always grown herbs for the kitchen. From the superb monastic herb gardens down to the humblest cottage, a supply of fresh herbs would have been considered essential.
Quote examples
David Thibodeau
American Activist
Mount Carmel was a very monastic place. We lived in another time - an easier time, a better time. We didn't have running water or most modern conveniences. But in a lot of ways, it was a very satisfying life.
Quote examples
Albert Camus
French Philosopher
Working conditions for me have always been those of the monastic life: solitude and frugality. Except for frugality, they are contrary to my nature, so much so that work is a violence I do to myself.
Quote examples
Venerable Bede
English Clergyman
I have devoted my energies to the study of the scriptures, observing monastic discipline, and singing the daily services in church; study, teaching, and writing have always been my delight.
Quote examples
Pope Theodoros II
Egyptian Clergyman
I like the monastic life... in the prayer and the praising... this has charged me with new energy, spiritual energy. This is very important for my ministry outside the monastery.
Quote examples
Thich Nhat Hanh
Vietnamese Clergyman
The happiest moments are when we sit down and we feel the presence of our brothers and sisters, lay and monastic, who are practicing walking and sitting meditation.
Quote examples
Peter Morgan
British Writer
As any showrunner will tell you, it is crushing work. It is around the clock. It is like a monastic commitment that you make.
Quote examples
Sergio Marchionne
Italian Businessman
I like simplicity almost to the point of being monastic.
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