"We value spiritual progress, which must include renunciation of self, and also an understanding of earthly conditions…"

"Shun all lifelong politicians, and reject the mainstream news. Pay close heed to your suspicions when deciding who to…"

"As Christianity spread, and the Church became more secularized, this realization of the costliness of grace gradually…"

"Whereas some ascetics and Brahmins remain addicted to attending such shows as dancing, singing, music, displays, reci…"

"Whereas some ascetics and Brahmins remain addicted to such unedifying conversation as about kings, robbers, ministers…"

"If he goes forth from the household life into homelessness, then he will become an Arahant, a fully-enlightened Buddh…"

"At another time St. Anthony disclosed to his disciples that because of the lessening of zeal, monasticism will become…"

"Besides, they will call themselves by patronymic names, stating, ' I am of Paul; and I of Apollos.' (I Corinthians 1:…"

"Monasticism, retreat from the world, reclusivism, that’s a lot of crap."

"During the Middle Ages, the customary way to reject militarism was to retreat to a monastery. In fact, the monastic m…"