Encyclopedia of monasticism

Description:

"This well-written, well-researched reference source brings together monastic life with particular attention to three traditions: Buddhist, Eastern Christian, and Western Christian."--"Outstanding Reference Sources," American Libraries, May 2001.

subjects: Monasticism and religious orders,  Buddhist Monasticism and religious orders,  Encyclopedias,  Monastic and religious life,  Monasticism and religious orders, dictionaries,  Monachisme et ordres religieux,  Encyclopédies,  Monachisme et ordres religieux bouddhiques