Question

1. The word monastery comes from the Latin word meaning “alone” or “separate.” Consider a monk’s lifestyle. How did it relate to the fact that monks often lived in monasteries? Again, what is the meaning behind the term?

2. The word cathedral comes from the Latin word meaning “seat.” They were considered to be the bishop’s seat. Obviously, the term was meant to be understood more deeply than literally. What do you think the deeper meaning was?

Answer 1

a house or place of residence occupied by a community of persons, especially monks, living in seclusion under religious vows.

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Answer 2

1.Buddhist monasteries are generally called vihara (Pali language el). Viharas may be occupied by men or women, and in keeping with common English usage, a vihara populated by females may often be called a nunnery or a convent. However, vihara can also refer to a temple.

2.A cathedral is a church that contains the cathedra (Latin for 'seat') of a bishop, thus serving as the central church of a diocese, conference, or episcopate.