Title: 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