Matthew McConaughey considered monastic life for decade before monk friend steered him toward storytelling

Matthew McConaughey reveals he almost became a monk during his year in Australia, sharing the surprising career path he ...
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The Truth Behind Matthew McConaugheys Decade-Long Desire to Become a Monk

Matthew McConaughey, the laid-back, Academy Award-winning actor known for his philosophical musings and iconic roles, harbors ...
National Catholic Register

Pray Like a Monk: ‘Monasticamp’ Prompts College Students to Pray and Ponder

While for many students at the University of St. Thomas (UST) in St. Paul, Minnesota, a recent warm September Saturday meant a break from classes, college seminarian Sean Czaplewski and 35 other ...

Monk life project: Western seekers pursue ancient wisdom

Bodh Gaya has blossomed into a vibrant center for those yearning for a deeper understanding of monastic life through the ...
Religion News Service

Traditional Buddhist teachings exclude LGBTQ people from monastic life, but change is coming slowly

(The Conversation) — The symbolic image of the silently meditating nun or chanting monk often embodies the Buddhist religion. Such representation may make it appear that Buddhist teachings and ...
The Christian Century

Methodists in Oklahoma form lay monastic order

For some, the term monasticism may bring up images of chanting monks or helpful nuns. For Matt Scraper, monasticism is an important part of his life and faith as an elder in the Oklahoma Con­ference ...