The Order of Nothingness was formed to acknowledge a sense we have inside ourselves, which some people call a sense of emptiness, is actually something. Since it seems dark like a black hole, we are often repelled by it. But men and women through the ages have discovered many things about it.
Read MoreThe Order has been formed to find ways to put into words a practical and universally effective how-to guide for deeper conscious awareness and experiences. Something so universal, and so plainly laid out, that anyone could read it, comprehend it and do it. Something more scalable and readily repeatable than our current methodologies.
Read MoreA significant change in monastic traditions has been gradually occurring since the 1990s, if not earlier.
While no one is predicting the end of traditional monasteries and convents, religious orders are losing members and funding and in some cases are being forced to close. Perhaps coincidentally, a new Christian-based movement has emerged, characterized by the concept of being a lay monk or lay nun in everyday life. The concept is by no means revolutionary.
While the Little Creek Monastery was not inspired by the New Monasticism, there are some parallels, the understanding of which may provide some context of our ‘new style’ of virtual monasticism. There are also some historical precedents.
Read MoreThe monastery is an informal Order. There are no requirements to join… you don’t even have to tell us you’ve joined.
Our focus is on learning about and sharing a better way of living within ourselves and with each other and the world.
Read MoreMonasteries typically have what’s called The Rule. You can think of it as a handy daily set of reminders.
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