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sociology
sociology of organizations, institutions and structure
communities (sociology)
intentional communities
Preferred term
monastic communities
Definition
- The idea of a monastic community begins in a paradox: Amonk's goal is to achieve a solitary, existentially singular encounter with the Divine, which by its nature cannot be shared. However, the methods designed to prepare a seeker for the beatific transformation is learned, so teaching and mutual support, which are community endeavors, are necessary aspects of monasticism. [Source: Encyclopedia of Community: From the Village to the Virtual World; Monastic Communities]
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https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/monastic_communities
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