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We do have a special program for college students which offers an opportunity to live and work at the Southern California centers for one to six weeks during their school break. The primary motivation for choosing monastic life should not be to escape something unpleasant.
The monks will also take outside dogs in and let them live in the community for periods of time to correct bad upbringing and improve their socialization.
In 1958, the Camaldolese established New Camaldoli Hermitage in Big Sur, CA. The monks labors include hospitality, retreats, book store, writing, and original art, pottery and music. Many of the monks were called to monastic life as a second career.
All applicants must be under 50 years of age. No academic degree is required. If you are under 18, you must have permission from your parents. Those who have serious or terminal illnesses or severe disabilities can not be accepted as monastics. Monks and nuns in the Plum Village tradition are celibate and make a deep commitment to the community.
Do monks have pets? Some monks do have pets. The decision to keep a pet is made in discussion with the Abbot. Are family members allowed to visit monks? Most definitely. Family is very important for everyone. Depending upon the availability of guest space the monks’ families are always welcome to come for visits.
No academic degree is required. If you are under 18, you must have permission from your parents. Those who have serious or terminal illnesses or severe disabilities can not be accepted as monastics. Monks and nuns in the Plum Village tradition are celibate and make a deep commitment to the community.
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Our breeding dogs live in a family environment, each with a monk or a nun who is responsible for the dog's training and care. Some of our breeding dogs live with local families who are in close contact with the monastery. Dogs are essentially social creatures who thrive when directed positively.
