A "monastic order" is a religious community or society whose members commit themselves to a particular religious way of life and rules of conduct. Monastic orders are found in different religious traditions and churches, such as the Catholic Church, the Orthodox Church, Buddhism and other religious communities.
Members of monastic orders usually take vows that commit them to the rules and way of life of the religious community. These vows often include poverty, chastity and service, and monks usually live in a community or monastery where they pray, meditate and serve together.
There can be different types of monastic orders, including monastic orders (e.g. Franciscan, Dominican, Jesuit, etc.), abbeys (where abbots or abbesses lead the community), monasteries (where monks live and pray together), and other religious communities and orders.
The purpose of monastic orders is generally to enhance worship and prayer, to promote spiritual growth, and to exercise love and service to people and the world. Many monastic orders also carry out social, educational and charitable activities that are important to the community and contribute to the development and well-being of society.
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