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| − | [[Cenobitic]] (or [[coenobitic]]) [[monasticism]] is a [[monastic]] [[tradition]] that stresses community [[life]]. Often in the West, the community belongs to a [[religious]] [[order]] and the [[life]] of the [[cenobitic]] [[monk]] is regulated by a [[religious]] rule, a collection of [[precepts]]. The older style of [[monasticism]], to [[live]] as a [[hermit]], is called [[eremitic]]; and a third [[form]] of [[monasticism]], found primarily in the East, is the ''skete''. | + | [[Cenobitic]] (or [[coenobitic]]) [[monasticism]] is a [[monastic]] [[tradition]] that stresses {{Wiki|community}} [[life]]. Often in the [[West]], the {{Wiki|community}} belongs to a [[religious]] [[order]] and the [[life]] of the [[cenobitic]] [[monk]] is regulated by a [[religious]] rule, a collection of [[precepts]]. The older style of [[monasticism]], to [[live]] as a [[hermit]], is called [[eremitic]]; and a third [[form]] of [[monasticism]], found primarily in the [[East]], is the ''skete''. |
| − | The English words "[[cenobite]]" and "[[cenobitic]]" are derived, via Latin, from the {{Wiki|Greek}} words koinos (κοινός), "common", and bios (βίος), "[[life]]". The adjective can also be [[cenobiac]] (κοινοβιακός, koinobiakos). A group of [[monks]] living in community is often referred to as a "cenobium". | + | The English words "[[cenobite]]" and "[[cenobitic]]" are derived, via {{Wiki|Latin}}, from the {{Wiki|Greek}} words koinos (κοινός), "common", and bios (βίος), "[[life]]". The {{Wiki|adjective}} can also be [[cenobiac]] (κοινοβιακός, koinobiakos). A group of [[monks]] living in {{Wiki|community}} is often referred to as a "[[cenobium]]". |
| − | [[Cenobitic]] [[monasticism]] [[exists]] in various [[religions]], though [[Buddhist]] and {{Wiki|Christian}} cenobitic monasticism are the most prominent. | + | [[Cenobitic]] [[monasticism]] [[exists]] in various [[religions]], though [[Buddhist]] and {{Wiki|Christian}} [[cenobitic]] [[monasticism]] are the most prominent. |
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Latest revision as of 20:38, 27 July 2014
Cenobitic (or coenobitic) monasticism is a monastic tradition that stresses community life. Often in the West, the community belongs to a religious order and the life of the cenobitic monk is regulated by a religious rule, a collection of precepts. The older style of monasticism, to live as a hermit, is called eremitic; and a third form of monasticism, found primarily in the East, is the skete.
The English words "cenobite" and "cenobitic" are derived, via Latin, from the Greek words koinos (κοινός), "common", and bios (βίος), "life". The adjective can also be cenobiac (κοινοβιακός, koinobiakos). A group of monks living in community is often referred to as a "cenobium".
Cenobitic monasticism exists in various religions, though Buddhist and Christian cenobitic monasticism are the most prominent.
