Theology Degrees Names the 30 Most Peaceful Monasteries to Visit in America
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 16, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Theology Degrees, a ranking website dedicated to assisting future and current Theologians and religious studies students in finding the program that best fits their needs, has unveiled the 30 most peaceful monasteries to visit in America.
The complete list can be viewed here: http://www.theologydegrees.org/features/best-monasteries-to-visit/
While compiling this list, the Theology Degrees research team evaluated multiple factors, including spiritual development, cleansing opportunities, connectivity to nature and personal peace, just to name a few. These travel gems allow a fantastic opportunity for a traveler to slow down and appreciate life, in a calming and tranquilizing manner.
Author Katie Young had this to say regarding the article, "Participation in a monastic retreat or spiritual service allows guests to unwind and reflect. It's also a great, cost-effective alternative to traditional travel for those looking for a break from fast-paced daily life. These monasteries offer charming amenities, immersion in nature and spiritual services that simply can't be found anywhere else."
Here is the complete list of The 30 Most Peaceful Monasteries in America: (In alphabetical order)
Abbey of Gethsemani – Trappist, KY
Abhayagiri – Redwood Valley, CA
Benedictine Sisters Sacred Heart Monastery – Richardton, ND
Bhavana Society – High View, WV
Blue Cliff Monastery – Pine Bush, NY
Bodhi Monastery – Sussex County, NJ
Capuchin Franciscan Province of St. Joseph – Detroit, MI
Crestone Mountain Zen Center – Crestone, CO
Deer Park Monastery – Escondido, CA
Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land in America – Washington, D.C
Great Vow Zen Monastery – Clatskanie, OR
Holy Resurrection Monastery – Saint Nazianz, WI
Holy Trinity Monastery – Jordanville, NY
Mepkin Abbey – Moncks Corner, SC
Monastery of Christ in the Desert – Abiquiu, NM
Monastery of the Holy Spirit – Conyers, GA
Mount Saint Mary's Abbey – Wrentham, MA
Our Lady Guadalupe Trappist Abbey – Carlton, OR
Quan Am Monastery and Temple – Memphis, TN
Saint Andrew's Abbey – Valyermo, CA
Saint John's Monastery – Goldendale, WA
Saint Joseph's Abbey – Spencer, MA
Saint Paul's Monastery – St. Paul, MN
Saint Vincent Archabbey – Latrobe, PA
Saints Mary and Martha Orthodox Monastery – Wagener, SC
Shasta Abbey – Shasta, CA
Sisters of Saint Benedict – Beech Grove, IN
Sravasti Abbey – Newport, WA
Temple Forest Monastery – Temple, NH
Zen Mountain Monastery – Mount Tremper, NY
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