Integral Monastery

Hey, everyone.

 

Me and a friend have discussed and explored an idea for a long time now, namely to create a way for modern people to live a monastic-like life. When I move to my own apartment in a couple of months, I'm going to start this new way of life, in which I will be able to focus most of my attention on what I found I love most about life, namely, life. (Or to be more exact: life from an integral perspective.)

 

So, we're trying to come up with ways in which to live like an "urban monk", and we really think this is something interesting and which we love pondering about.

 

Just a few days ago we finally moved moved from the mere talking and the thinking, to more of the doing and the tangible. So yeah, we made a blog/homepage in which we'll try to share our ideas, and our experiences as "urban monks" (or "urban-monks"-to-be), or whatever one wants to call it.

 

This is still extremely early work in progress, but it's a start. If you'd like, please "Like" our page here at Facebook and feel free to check out the blog/homepage from time to time:

 

www.integralmonastery.com

 

What do you think about this idea? Interesting, crap, pointless, awesome, stupid, funny, abysmal? :)

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Permalink Reply by Edward theurj Berge on January 20, 2011 at 6:32pm
This particular aspirant wears the nemyss headdress. I prefer the simple hood, which my robe has. The hood when worn encloses the vision, cocoons the self and is conducive to deep introspection. Oh, and the aura is extra, batteries not included.
Permalink Reply by Dawid Dahl on January 21, 2011 at 12:44am

"Oh, and the aura is extra, batteries not included."

 

Oh, so it's built into the robe? Damn it. I thought I finally were able to perceive them ol' auras. :(

125ohqq5ixuhpPermalink Reply by 125ohqq5ixuhp on February 9, 2011 at 8:50pm
I think this is interesting! I believe we need to create balance no matter where we are. The urban setting is no hindrance at all when you resolve to focus on a more meaningful existence! Keep it up!
Permalink Reply by Dawid Dahl on February 10, 2011 at 12:11am

"The urban setting is no hindrance at all when you resolve to focus on a more meaningful existence!"

 

We're right on the same page there!

 

Thanks for the encouragement, and welcome to the IPS forum!

125ohqq5ixuhpPermalink Reply by 125ohqq5ixuhp on February 17, 2011 at 12:43am
I see you have set to work! I love the pictures here. We need to keep in touch with our inner selves despite the demands of the modern world.

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