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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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Part of
monastic order
Image
Mendicant Monk Sitting on Xindong Street, Taipei 20140103.jpg
Field of occupation
monasticism
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Monk
ISCO-88 occupation class
2460
female form of label
черниця
male form of label
monje
topic's main category
Category:Monks
Commons category
Monks
different from
pond outlet sluice
native label
μοναχός
described by source
Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition
has characteristic
male
P8168
Jordanoff Bay
ISCO-08 occupation class
3413
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Encyclopedic overview

22 sections
Contents
  • 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
  • References
  • Further reading
  • External links

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===

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