Title: Alone in community : journeys into monastic life around the world /
Authors: Claassen, William, 1948-
Publisher: Forest of Peace Pub.,
Year: 2000
Subjects: Claassen, William, Journeys.; Spiritual retreats.; Monastic and religious life.; Monastic and religious life (Buddhism); Monastic and religious life (Jainism)
Contents: Acknowledgments -- Introduction -- Comes a visitor -- Chanting as worship -- A monk's republic -- In the beginning -- Whirling in ecstasy -- An eternal flame -- One single drop -- Nothing is permanent -- Making of merit -- Wearing the sky -- Bowing to creation -- Unity in diversity -- Afterword -- Glossary -- Recommended reading -- Index