Demythologizing celibacy : practical wisdom from Christian and Buddhist monasticism

Skudlarek, William.

Demythologizing celibacy : practical wisdom from Christian and Buddhist monasticism William Skudlarek. - Collegeville, Minn. : Liturgical Press, c2008. - xi, 119 p. ; 21 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 114-116).

1. One path, different destinations : Buddhist and Catholic motives for celibacy -- 2. One monk's path : learning to love as a celibate -- 3. Different paths, one destination : a Catholic approach to celibacy and marriage -- 4. The celibate path for monks : Buddhist and Catholic teachings and practices -- 5. Stumbling on the path : repentance and reintegration or expulsion? -- 6. Persevering on the path : facing challenges old and new.

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Celibacy--Catholic Church--Comparative studies.
Monastic and religious life--Comparative studies.
Celibacy--Buddhism--Comparative studies.
Monastic and religious life (Buddhism)--Comparative studies.

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