Egglestone Abbey— The Poorest House in England
Just under two miles south-east of Barnard Castle, the remains of Egglestone Abbey stand above the south bank of the Tees. They are, not to put too fine a point on it, rather good.
Egglestone was a Premonstratensian house, founded around 1195. The Premonstratensians — known ...
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Trying B&W on more photos of Ireland. From the Clonmacnoise monastery site.
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This is wonderful and I would love to work or even live in a community like this.
At the same time how is this different to a monastic community (in pretty much any religion) Its very close to what Gerrard Winstanley and the Diggers did or even Epicurus and his followers living in the Garden outside the city walls of Athens. There is nothing new under the sun.
I think this is how people should live. Small groups living, eating and working communally. Living though each other and the land you live on.
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5 Buddha monastic fasting rules that can make you lose weight
The Buddhist diet is mostly vegetarian or vegan, focusing on fresh, seasonal, and unprocessed foods like whole grains, fruits, vegetables, legumes, and nuts. Monks avoid rich, spicy, or overly sweet foods that can trigger cravings or discomfort. This simple, plant-based diet is low in calories but high in nutrients, which supports weight loss and overall well-being. #Buddha #monastic #fasting #rules #lose…
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Today's blog post is on financial provisions for a niece's convent entry in 1613 Bludenz, Vorarlberg, Austria
Today's blog post shares several clips from the 1974 film In This House of Brede (starring Diana Rigg) to illustrate the stages of initiation into monastic life
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Trans Day of Visibility - Venerable Pasanna
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Today's blog contribution is an assessment of "old documents" as part of the 18th c Chronicle for the monastery of Thalbach in Bregenz Austria, a house of Franciscan Tertiaries (eventually)
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