In that the CHristian religion is only 2000 years old and many religions are much older there are many others that have monks. The term monks is pretty much undefined. If you take it that monks are a group of men living in a religious community under promises to meet several criteria (e.g. chastity, poverty, obedience) then you probably identify Hindu and Buddhists who met these criteria.
Monasteries were areas that sheltered monks and allowed them to study Christianity in detail. The monks in turn promoted and preserved beliefs of Christians.
Who monks follow depends on what faith the group practices. For example, most monks are Christians and follow Jesus Christ under the leadership of the current Pope. But there are Buddhist monks who follow Buddha's teachings.
Monks followed strict rules because the rules were intended to help them live as good Christians.
Because the rules were intended to help them live as good Christians
Because the rules were intended to help them live as good Christians
If someone who was "Christian" becomes a monk, they were probably not a real Christian in the first place.
Because the rules were intended to help them live as good Christians
Because the rules were intended to help them live as good Christians
Yes, some monks' clothing may bear symbols that represent their religious affiliation, such as a cross for Christians or a wheel of dharma for Buddhists. The symbols can vary depending on the specific tradition or order of the monk.
Monks can belong to various religions such as Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, and Judaism. Their role involves living a life dedicated to spiritual practice, prayer, and service according to the teachings and traditions of their religion.
The collective noun for monks is an abomination of monks (from the older 'an abominable sight of monks').
Some types of monks include Benedictine monks, Franciscan monks, and Trappist monks. Each type of monk belongs to a different religious order with its own set of customs, practices, and rules.