Christian
Trappists (Order of Cistercians of the Strict Observance)
11/40· ModerateConfidence: High
Strict Cistercian contemplative monastic order. Distinctive silence practice. Voluntary lifelong vows.
CLCI radar
Moderate / High-Demand
BITE breakdown
Behavior Control4/10
Information Control2/10
Thought Control2/10
Emotional Control3/10
Modifiers (+0)
0 — strict contemplative monastic order; voluntary lifelong vows.
Founded
1664
Members
≈2,000 Trappist monks globally
Active in
Global
In context
Trappists follow the strictest Cistercian observance with extensive silence and manual labour. Famous monasteries include Gethsemani (Thomas Merton). Voluntary discipline; no external coercion.
Timeline
- 1664Trappist reform at La Trappe
Sources
- Thomas Merton's many publications
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