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A Monk on the other hand is a person who has joined an organization dedicated to advancing the spiritual understanding and progress of its members and surrounding community. Monks often cloister themselves away, living under special rules, tenants, and vows that are particular to the order they have joined. In fact, much like Knightly orders, there are no two Monastic orders that are exactly alike, or that govern other Monastic orders. Each Monastic order is an entity unto itself, that chooses its leader, sets its rules, and conducts itself according to its own internal traditions. |
A Monk on the other hand is a person who has joined an organization dedicated to advancing the spiritual understanding and progress of its members and surrounding community. Monks often cloister themselves away, living under special rules, tenants, and vows that are particular to the order they have joined. In fact, much like Knightly orders, there are no two Monastic orders that are exactly alike, or that govern other Monastic orders. Each Monastic order is an entity unto itself, that chooses its leader, sets its rules, and conducts itself according to its own internal traditions. |
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It is possible to be both a Monk and a Sage, taking on both titles at different stages in one’s life, or even wearing both at the same time. The people of Sihi elect a rotating Council of Elders, shuffling in and out members at regular intervals to prevent stagnation. This Council is made up of Sages and Monks who are most respected among the people of Sihi, typically put forward by those who have the largest followings. The Council of Elders is something of an Authority on spiritual matters; collecting and maintaining a library of books pertaining to the Starlit Path, collecting sacred texts, artifacts, and keeping the history of Sihi and its people. Perhaps due to the backing of the orders they originate from, it is often easier to join the Council of Elders for a Monk who has claimed sage-hood, than for a regular monk, or another sage, though normal monks and sages still make up a significant portion of the Council of Elders. Holding a position on the Council of Elders is viewed as the ultimate recognition of one’s status as a holy man, for not only has your personal following or order acknowledged your efforts, but so has the people of Sihi as a whole. |
It is possible to be both a Monk and a Sage, taking on both titles at different stages in one’s life, or even wearing both at the same time. The title of Monk and Sage are gender neutral terms. The people of Sihi elect a rotating Council of Elders, shuffling in and out members at regular intervals to prevent stagnation. This Council is made up of Sages and Monks who are most respected among the people of Sihi, typically put forward by those who have the largest followings. The Council of Elders is something of an Authority on spiritual matters; collecting and maintaining a library of books pertaining to the Starlit Path, collecting sacred texts, artifacts, and keeping the history of Sihi and its people. Perhaps due to the backing of the orders they originate from, it is often easier to join the Council of Elders for a Monk who has claimed sage-hood, than for a regular monk, or another sage, though normal monks and sages still make up a significant portion of the Council of Elders. Holding a position on the Council of Elders is viewed as the ultimate recognition of one’s status as a holy man, for not only has your personal following or order acknowledged your efforts, but so has the people of Sihi as a whole. |
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== Rituals, Prayers and Daily Practices == |
== Rituals, Prayers and Daily Practices == |
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