Which of the following would be eligible for monastic life (it may be more than one of them or even none of them): a. A paranoid schizophrenic b. A person with asperger's syndrome c. A person who used to be diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia d. A person who used to be diagnosed with asperger's syndrome

Hello All,

I’m actually posting this in a couple different groups because I’m trying to get a large overview. Basically, here is what’s up: I have in the past had a podcast to some success (though it was just a small departmental one that few people probably heard of but I got good comments back) and produced about 10 episodes. In general I love podcasts and podcasting and would like to keep it going. The only topic I would really really be interested in is diving into medieval thought (not hardcore philosophy by any means, but philosophy none the less, mixed with the history and progression of ideas). And, lo and behold, I can’t really find a podcast on medieval thought - there are great episodes, great philosophy podcasts, and great medieval podcasts, but not one that sort of scratches that very niche itch for me on a regular basis.

Therefore, I am looking at doing it myself!

Now, the reason I am posting on here is that I need your help. Obviously I have many resources of my own (after a fair amount of formal and informal education on the subject); books on medieval history and thought, particular writers/thinkers I’d like to cover, etc. BUT, in an effort to try and cover as many bases as possible I am seeking out suggestions for writers, thinkers, pieces of writing unauthored, interesting saints’ lives, etc etc that this great community might want to help me out with. No topic is really too big or too small, I love the idea of doing a three part episodic series on Boethius’ “Consolations..” followed up by some obscure, half-page, vita written by an unknown monk.

So. If you have anything you’d like to share, please please please do so - you’d be helping me out so much to make this a great podcast.

IF (big if) this gets on the ground, I’ll also be looking for people to talk about certain subjects near and dear to their hearts - “experts” yes, such as students, profs, historians, etc., but I also really like the idea of people who just have personal vested interests in particular peoples, places, and times to pop on as well. So, if any of you fit this description, feel free to pop me a line here and we can set something up.

Many Thanks for reading this ramble.

Though I doubt there are many if any pagans here with monastic leanings (and if there are, they are probably already connected to the community), but I've recently created a self-hosted forum for pagan monastics to come together and learn, discuss, and contemplate together!

Should someone come along and want more info about what pagan monasticism entails, here are a few resources:

• A recently released class by John Beckett: https://undertheancientoaks.com/c7-0-introduction/
• 'Polytheistic Monasticism' https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/60120838-polytheistic-monasticism

If anyone would like to join the forum, it is private (to keep maintenance costs down, bandwidth and hacker-wise), so DM me if you'd like a link!

Hey everyone

I'm an executive chef at a monastic monastery and I put in my two weeks and the head monk really means alot to me. He's shown me nothing but respect and kindness over the years. He's a real old-school guy, very very intelligent so I'd like to write him a letter to give him when I leave. He's very philosophical so I'd like to add in a nice quote or something that he'd appreciate does anyone have any to tell me? I'm not religious myself so I do not know of any! Thanks

Can you wander up to any given monastery and just decide to stay? Or must you contact them ahead of time?

Sorry for such a explicit topic, I hope this is not inappropriate but I'm very curious how monks are able to be celibate with such dedicated unfaltering discipline.

I suppose it varies from tradition to tradition but I would like to hear tips on breaking the habit.

I find I'm able to go for a certain length of time but after X days/weeks I become overwhelmed by the urge and cave... Rinse and repeat ad finum.

Hope this is an ok topic for this sub and look forward to your replies. Thanks

I am looking for a place that is open to outsiders that would allow me to take a vow of silence. I do not have a hangup on which religion as I find value in almost every religious tradition and can learn from them all. I do not think God or self can possibly be limited to a single tradition.

Recently I have been interested in Anchorites and Eastern Orthodox Christianity, despite my predilection towards Hinduism and Jainism.

Ideally, they would also have a garden for me to work in that has work that needs to be done, as I love taking care of plants.

I do not know if it would be a permanent thing, or not.

I do not have much but am happy to donate or pay a modest rent as a show of gratitude.

I have been raised and confirmed Roman catholic since I was little. I absolutely need to did and dedicate my life to God. There is no turning back. This is what God has called me to do. Thank you and bless you all.

I heard of a place I think in Kentucky that accommodated people, not conditional on participation or donation, though I also heard they were closed. But it sounded like it could be a place like a "study colony" - like Artists Colonies but for general studying outside academia.

I'm looking for a quiet bedroom, ethernet/wifi, food.

I'm in the Northeast US, but pointers anywhere appreciated.