*quote is from the Prologue of the Rule of Benedict
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The Monk Manifesto is also available in Spanish, German, and Norwegian translations. Click here for PDFs of Manifesto del Monje, Mönchs Manifest, and Munkemanifestet.
We invite you to. . .
Monk: from the Greek monachos meaning single or solitary, a monk in the world does not live apart but immersed in the everyday with a single-hearted and undivided presence, always striving for greater wholeness and integrity
Manifesto: from the Latin for clear, means a public declaration of principles and intentions.
Monk Manifesto: A public expression of your commitment to live a compassionate, contemplative, and creative life.
*quote is from the Prologue of the Rule of Benedict
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I love this group and look forward to your classes your notes and mostly learning and growing into a dancing monk. Your members are inspirational, honest, and loving. This community is a gift and I appreciate all of you.
Sandy
I’ve been a part of this community for several years without making a commitment. Today I commit to live a compassionate, contemplative, and creative life. Thank you for holding space for me.
Big thanks for all the enrichment you bring to our lives
Hello,
It was a beautiful surprise to find this community on line, while I was googling monastic communities. I strive for daily spirituality and seek a life of solitude and silence.
Best regards,
Filipa
Over 30 years ago, was given a book (in German) about living as a monk in the world – don’t know where that is anymore. This will be a reminder of that – and the priest who lived it.
I look forward to dancing with you as I try to deepen my commitment to live gratefully, compassionately and creatively.
Been in this mindset for many years… called myself an “Out of Order Franciscan” and “Tie Dyed Franciscan”. Adding the Benedictine ideals of balance and moderation helped flesh out my spirituality!
I think I have been striving to become a Monk in the World for a very long time – not knowing there was such a place to belong. I feel very connected to the goals mentioned, especially in allowing my art (composing) to find expression on a daily basis in my life and allowing it to bloom; to continue a daily rhythm of meditation and contemplative prayer; to rejoice with gratitude my aliveness and my connectedness to this wonderful world and every living thing around me. Thank you so much for the video: it was inspiring, enlightening and motivating for me to sign up to be a Monk in the World!
At 90 years I finally found a connection of spirit and creative energy! My time may be short lived but it will become an eternal treasure of my consciousness. Amen
I’ve been wondering for many years how to find like-minded people in this world who have a desire for silence and solitude, and who seek ongoing spiritual conversion.
You are here! I’d love to get to know you.