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monk
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thumb|264x264px A monk (; from , monachos, 'single, solitary', via ) is a man who is a member of a religious order and lives in a monastery. A monk usually lives his life in prayer and contemplation. The concept is ancient and can be seen in many religions, and in philosophy, across numerous cultures.
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A monk is a man who belongs to a religious order and lives in a monastery, where he typically devotes his life to prayer and contemplation. This way of life is an ancient practice found across many different religions, philosophies, and cultures around the world.
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22 sectionsContents
- Origins and Early Traditions
- Buddhism
- Jainism
- Ascetic vows
- Dietary practices
- Austerities and other daily practices
- Christianity
- Western Christianity
- Catholicism
- Lutheranism
- Anglicanism
- Methodism
- Reformed Christianity
- Eastern Christianity
- Eastern Orthodox
- Degrees
- Hinduism
- Vaishnava
- See also
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thumb|264x264px A monk (; from , monachos, 'single, solitary', via ) is a man who is a member of a religious order and lives in a monastery. A monk usually lives his life in prayer and contemplation. The concept is ancient and can be seen in many religions, and in philosophy, across numerous cultures.
===Origins and Early Traditions===