Traveling around the world, a person can not only look at the life of different people, but also try it on for himself. To be Aboriginal, live in a distinctive home. Rent a castle to feel like a noble person. Well, monasteries will help you to avoid worldly bustle.
For a long time, celebrities have taken the fashion from time to time to live in a monastery created at the end of the fifth century - Shaolin. Not only people who practice martial arts come here, but also those who want to study Zen Buddhism. But this is by no means a secluded place, now crowds of tourists bring hustle and bustle to the territory of the ancient monastery, many souvenir and weapon shops are open. But in China there are a lot of "fighting" monasteries that are not so popular, but have preserved peace and quiet, which are sometimes so necessary. In Korea, you can also settle in a Buddhist monastery. You will need to master the simplest rules of behavior in such places of worship. Then you will be introduced to the life and everyday life of the inhabitants of the monastery, they will tell you about the shrines and treasures that are kept here. You must remember a few rules: walk only in clean clothes, do not use bright cosmetics, do not smoke, do not drink alcoholic beverages, during the service you cannot shout, run, or talk to anyone. In such monasteries, you can spend a day or take a long course of meditation, martial arts, making lanterns and rosary beads. You can also be taught how to cook ritual dishes or conduct a traditional tea ceremony. Many Catholic monasteries have pages on the Internet where you can book a room in the monastery. Russians often visit and live in monasteries in the Holy Land in Israel, in Orthodox countries: Greece, Montenegro and Bulgaria. In Russia, you can also live in a monastery. Some monasteries allow you to spend a few days free of charge, but in extremely Spartan conditions. Unlike Buddhist monasteries, Orthodox monasteries have not yet become tourist trails. You will have to become a "laborer", that is, to work thoroughly for the monastery. But first, receive the blessing of the abbot of the chosen monastery. And, having already settled in the monastery, you will need to ask for a blessing for any action you take. Most monasteries will not be able to fix obstacles and not let the worker in, because working hands are always needed. The rules of residence are almost the same as in all monasteries of the world: to behave modestly and decently, not to go in “with your own charter”. You can live in a monastery and married couples (only married in a church), they try not to be separated, but everything will depend on the conditions and possibilities of the institution. "Workers" live and eat in the monastery free of charge, they participate in church services and carry out obedience, that is, they work in the garden and vegetable garden, prepare food and make preparations, help in the repair and restoration of buildings.
