The House at the end of the World, The Carthusian Cloistered Monastery Part 1
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- In a mountain village in South Korea, there is a Carthusian cloistered monastery. It is inhabited by monks who choose to live in confinement and search for truth. Their lives remind us of the true meaning of life, which we often forget.
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Air date: Dec 19th, 2019
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Man I just pray that more and more people watch this type of life. The vast majority of us might not be created for this type of consecrated life, but if we can live just with 10% of their peace, joy, simplicity and spirituality, I sure the world would be a way better place.
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I'm 62 and a Catholic. I've never seen anyone receive communion with such reverence. Praise be to God for these brothers.
John 3:16
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Nonsense. It is not reverent to receive standing and in the hand. The traditional form is kneeling, on the tongue. And not under both species. 😢
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Amazing doc. These monks sustain the world in a very powerful way that we will never be able to fully understand. Humanity needs them. Truly inspiring.
When there is peace in life . . .if all things live accordance to God. Truly i admired this kind of living where your life is devoted to God Almighty.
The contented smile on the monks’ face after and during their tasks ❤
I really enjoyed this. I watched the documentary about the Carthusian monks in France and it led me to this one. Beautiful peaceful way of life.
The Great Silence doc right? That one is beautifully filmed
May their number increase and may their prayer, self- denial and other forms of contribution, bring hope to what seems to be 46:39 helpless situation in the contemporary world.
present helpless situation
@@etcwhatever. Into Great Silence - a truly beautiful film!
I love how after the monk sewed the habit and put it on he had the sweetest big smile when trying it on 🙏
praying for more vocation to the Carthusians, Augustinians of the Primitive Observance, Carmelites, Trappists, Minims and Hieronymites monks
It's so amazing how you captured all of this... I mean we as viewers can somewhat feel the purity and happiness of these monks..It is true that they're way of life is hard but seeing their simplicity to offer themselves to God make us wonder how in our own way and in this world we can attain peace and love that radiates from them.Let us all pray that more vocations will be given in this generation and for the monks to persevere until the end.
I don't think this is a hard life for them. Some people crave this life and many of us would like to do it occasionally.
Not sure if the title does justice to other communities and congregations. I’m based in Bangkok,Thailand and I visit often a cloistered Carmelite convent, but according to old Spanish traditions St. Teresa of Avila would refer to the houses as monasteries. The Carmelites also never leave the house except for medical treatment. They also sleep on straw or hard beds, eat simple and try to not speak unnecessarily. Interesting that I never knew about this place but to see various nationalities under one roof. The seven years I lived in Seoul, the international inter religious Taize community lived about 5 minutes from me and I would join their meditation Friday evenings. One of their members, a Frenchman was fluent in Korean a tea expert and taught at the Jesuit university.
In a way it does. Theres less cloistered men than woman. But indeed the title isnt that specific. Cloisters in Europe arent so strict concerning living conditions. I lived 4 months in a monastery like that in search of my vocation and it was very good. Simple but not terribly unconfortable. I also didnt miss the outside. We were busy all day. In the end, i didnt feel that was my place to stay forever
@@etcwhatever I am trying to understand their purpose. As Christian we need to walk in Christ's footsteps..ie do what Christ did. Sure, Christ prayed and most famously in the desert for 40 days but he did return to humanity. I was raised Catholic was told that God is everywhere, Omnipresent, not just looking up to the heavens. Christ spent his time walking amoung the people doing charitable deeds. HE preached to the people the word of God. I like to believe the Mother Theresa sisters as being the closest to walking in Jesus's footsteps as they live with the poor, and they care for the desperately poor. It is something tangible that can be measured. I don't understand how retreating from society with no worries of the outside world solves much nor dies it bring you closer to God. Sure, praying a lot to God does, but one does not have to spend 24 hours praying. Works of charity brings one closer to God.
One can find retirement homes like these, although not exclusively for men only where you go for a walk in the park or eat meals together. Some are more quiet than others. Here, I am assuming the Church donates the land and pays for the construction of the buildings. How do they support themselves? The elderly need more health care etc. Apart from growing their vegetables and clean, what do they do to pay for the expenses to run the place. They may not need to pay taxes but they still have to pay to keep the lights on and other personal expenses from day to day living.
I could see if this was a retreat for men for 40 days as Jesus did in the desert but not every day until death. How are they contributing to humanity is what I am trying to understand with actual deeds?
It would be perfect if they ran the prisons this way. If prisoners could be offered a shorter sentence but would require meditation, prayer and guidance. I could see it serving a tangible purpose because spirituality could come from doing good deeds for mankind without having to sit in a garden and reach out to the sky.
I mean no disrespect. As a kid my parents took me to a Camalite monastery that did go through some changes. Initially we never saw them except thru a tiny wooden grill in the door. Eventually and maybe because they were familiar with my parents that we met them in a room where they were behind bars, very much like a prison. They supported themselves by baking bread for the church and the holy eucharist.
@@Dan-xx5jq their purpose is to pray clearly. You said yourself and i agree. Just because you cant and/or dont want to live that way it doesnt mean it isnt useful and good for the men and women that choose that life. I found strange that they dont have fruit and vegetable gardens like other Carthusians but i dont know the reason and i abstain to comment on why. I dont know. I understand them very well having been in a Visitation monastery 12 years ago as an experience. Every order and monastery is different. Like your example, many produce food products, religious paintings, religious objects, etc. You dont have to understand but you have to respect their right to exist. Did you ever read the desert fathers? This is not a peaceful life. They face many temptations from the devil. Its not without trouble. Ive experienced it myself and being younger back then i couldnt handle it. But if my health problems become stable i might try again. Not everyone likes to be talking all the time. Im autistic and find it to be a perfect type of life for me. People as shown on the doc can still help each other and do their tasks without too much noise and circumstancial chatter. By actions they can show the love of Christ. Speaking isnt essential. I find their simple and innocent conversations while walking in nature to be the right way to speak.
im from the Philippines and a Catholic, I agree there are monks and cloistered nuns here..
@@jhonkennethginer9033 and than u because now ur exporting to fill the houses in Spain and Italy
This film echoes the documentary Into Great Silence, which documents a European Carthusian monastery. Both are fascinating - nice to see how a religeous tradition can cross cultures..
Love that movie. Haven't seen it in ages. Need to revisit.
It seems to follow the style of that documentary completely. Minimal explanation. Just showing the viewer what life is like in there.
The word "Catholic" means "universal".
Yes. That was the Grand Chartreuse in France - the head monastery of the Carthusian Order.
That monk with the St. Therese picture :) i am sure the little flower is smiling brightly from heaven ❤
So happy i found your channel! Thank you for translating these stories into English!
MAY OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST BLESS YOU ALL ❤
well done to the movie maker here. TRemendous, very inspiring. Much more rewarding that anything on netflix
This is wonderful thank you. Brings back memories from my short time in the English house of the order. Only criticism is it mentioned the word 'abbot' Carthusians dont have abbots but the head of each monastery is the 'Prior'.
Absolutely stunning is their devotion. Incredibly Beautiful
the monastic chanting was beautiful, made all the hair on the back of my neck stand on end!!
It's from a CD made by the Carthusians in England called In The Silence of the Word
This is wonderful to watch! ❤
I enjoy the many facial expressions of brother bell 🔔 ringer; he has such a beautiful way about him..they all do really. The walks and talks with each other, and in various languages. So much to draw from the documentary! Much appreciated
He passed away due to the fire in the monastery… please pray for him
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Reaelly enjoyed watching this video!
There may not be Carthusian monks in the Philippines but there is a Trappist monastery and a Benedictine monastery which are cloistered and many cloistered nuns in the country.
85% of Filipinos are Catholics. When I visited the Philippines 20 years ago, I even met Catholic seminarians studying and practicing speaking Latin
There was a Philipino novice at the English Carthusian monastery when i was there in 1990.
How can we send monetary donations to the Carthusian Monastery in Korea-to help them.
What a calmness in silence 🙏
My Lord Jesus, remember me and all of us your children who have faith in you, when you come for the second time in your glory. Amen
This is one of the best videos of Carthusian life. Having family visit adds to their life . I was moved by their life, I wish i could, but I'm too old. I always feel a deep silence , as if i was at the monastery. I guess you do not allow guests to visit for a retreat? or do you?
Where do you live? Many states and countries actually do have many monasteries that do silent retreats and other types of religious retreats. I highly suggest checking it out if this interests you! Also you're never too old! If you genuinely would like to try the lifestyle or find out more about this lifestyle. I would contact the Catholic church in your area and speak to them about your interest in learning more about and possibly becoming a Carthusian monk! There are a lot of people who only become monks and nuns when they are much older. It's a sanctuary for the widowed. It isn't uncommon for older people to take the vows! If your heart is calling to you about this I would definitely at least try to learn a little more from the Catholic diocese in your area. I know that they allow basically apprentices or people who are thinking about becoming a monk to go and stay and live with the monks for quite a while. Basically being a lay monk. I think it's a couple years before they will even allow you to take formal vows. They want to make sure that you know what it's like to live there and that youre called to it.
many carthusian charterhouses do not allow any visits that are not a vocational discrrnment. the chaterhouse of the Transfiguration certainly does not. Send them an email, if possible, or mail and ask them if you could visit. You may be surprised.
The benedictines let you stay as a guest in the guest house. So the trappists. Also depending on country the age requirements might be less strict. If you feel deeply called contact them. Why not? I wish you blessings.
At the risk of being very blunt, I would have to add to the comments here by noting that most convents and monasteries are not trying to add members to their ranks who are in need of physical care. It''s not unusual for some houses to have members who joined when they were 18, but are now 88. If they have a number of members like that who have "aged in place," but virtually no members under 50, those very few younger members are going to be totally overwhelmed with elder care that continues 24/7, day after day, year after year. Just managing M.D. appointments gets to be a gigantic task. (Can you tell I worked as a nurse in a convent long term infirmary?) On the other hand, volunteers who enjoy doing the harder physical labor -- heavy cleaning, yard work, moving furniture -- would probably be welcome to spend some time in a working silent retreat.
@@kesmarn youre right. I helped in the monastery nursery when i was there. This is true. Now im confronted with chronical illness and i know wouldnt be accepted anywhere else. I take a lot of medication and 2 imunossupressant drugs. Im 34 but a ticking timebomb sadly. I cant blame the monasteries though. They need to think about survival.
Thank you for sharing ❤❤.
With their prayers for all of us they do the most holy work from all. Thank you for all holy monks.
Their interior life is so beautiful! Praise Jesus Christ! I love You Jesus Christ of Nazareth❤
Beautiful! Thank you!
From Psalm 51, the monks conversation about simplicity and foolishness after the encounter with the dog makes me reflect on this verse: Indeed, you love truth in the heart.
In the secret of my heart, teach me wisdom. 36:04
wonderful
BEAUTIFUL
😮This is not for me waking in the middle of the night and pray, then sleeps again and wake up early.
Very silent place, I liked watching this video
Interesting. I like to learn about them. Have never seen it before now.
I bursted out laughing when the monks went out for a walk. Especially when the old monk was being playful before the goats and asked the younger monk to change the walking partner.
Like the scene in Into Great Silence when the monks go “sledding” using their robes and you can hear them laughing. So delightfully normal.
@@sandraelder1101 so precious
Pero si es P. Fray Pedro Moreno de la Cova y Morenes ,cartujo español de la Cartuja de Nuestra Sra de la Defensión ,que alegría verlo a pesar de todos los años que han pasado ,yo, nunca lo olvidaré.
God bless
Thank you for this documentary, and thank you to the Carthusian monks for sharing a little of their lives with us. This Holy Wednesday (27 March), the French television channel KTO is broadcasting "Le grand silence".
¡Bello! Tan bello como "The great silence".
Thanks be to God for all cloistered religious. The world desperately needs their round-the-clock prayers!
very good documentary, congratulations!
I was looking for something like this, it got the spirit of the place !!!
They could do other orders like the Carmelites and Cistersians :)
Such a peaceful place on earth
The Subtitles are tiny, too small....very difficult to read.
Are you serious??? this is awesome
I guess the title must be corrected. Actually there are some cloistered Carthusians monasteries in Asia, such as in the Philippines, Indonesia, India, etc.
The monk who rings the bell at the beginning, died months ago in a fire.
Sad to hear this! He had such an angelic energy about him. May he find peace eternal.
That’s sad. 🙏🏻 May he rest in eternal peace and joy!
How so? How did that happen? His face was noble, just like a little curious boy.
RIP
RIP TO YOU BROTHER.
If you wonder what chant they sing at 20:58 it's Aeterne rerum conditor
Blessings for these Carthusian monks and all Carthusians worldwide.
We just don't sit down in silence for our silence is a prayer in itself. 🙏
Carthusian is the strictest Order in the world. I saw the movie, "Into The Great Silence" documenting the lives of aspiring monks in the monastery in the Grande C hartreuse. I wonder if all of them stayed.
As someone living in Asia, I'm sorry but they're not the ONLY Cloistered Religious Community in Asia. There are numerous in Philippines alone.
I think the video jusr refers to THE ONLY CARTHUSIAN in asia
@@Luminosity94 I think OP was referring to the thumbnail headline "Asia's only cloistered monastery"
God bless you all.. Please pray for us all..
Cloistered MALE monastery. There are many cloistered female monasteries.... and actually the Trappist ( andTrappistines) in Hokadate, Japan have been there over a century.
I experienced wonderful days in the Brazilian Charterhouse. Also international community: France, Spain, Germany, Portugal...
God , Jesus protect them and bless them
Awesome. I wish I could join them.
Apparently there was a fire at the monastery and one of the German monks was killed. I believe the one who was ringing the bell at the beginning.
You are right. It is so sad
Where did you read about that? That’s terrible! He seemed so kind and gentle.
@@astardustparade it was on the news
I'm a Buddhist and was even born in a Catholic country ( Philippines ). This video also interests me.
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Mischieveous, if not malign, adverts interrupt this fascinating documentary. There is surely a legal case for compensation against those who do so by the company supplying the products, for surely not one will be sold to the audience which is watching this sort of video?
What a suprise@ As a boy I stayed at Our Lady Of Cmaldoli at Big Sur California. Benedictine Rule Cloistered. Latin rite at the time 1963
It has changed dramatically.They are very liberal.I doubt they will exist for much longer.
最も喜びに満ち溢れたクリスチャンたちが、ここにいます。Deo gratias.
Is there a place to read all the Carthusian statutes? It's nice to get sections ... but is the entire text available somewhere?
www.quies.org/carthusian_statutes_unofficial_working_version_quies.pdf
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i want to retire in this place. How do i join?
24:55 "The necessary information is communicated in writing"
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When they talk and giggling it’s true nature!!
Open up..
Que cartuja es ?
How can I contact Pio (Tin) Šipoš, Croatian monk in this video? I would like him to pray for me and my vocation
Christos Anesti ✝️🙌🏼
Where is the library ?
Cloistered Monasteries all over the Philippines: *hehe ok*
They're probably thankful that they were ignored so they can stay in peace.
i'm more interested in the food.
Greetings for the Philipppines. How can I get in touch with them? Planning to visit Korea and planning to see and experience their Carthusian way of life.
The Carthusian order website has the addresses of all the houses of the order. However you wont be able to just visit. They will send you infornation about the Carthusian vocation.
Then if they believe you are serious about vocations they will require you to provide names of priests who know you well enough to give a chatactor reference as well as many answers to their questions they will ask you on paper.
There is a Trappist monastery and a Discalced Carmelite monatery in Hong Kong.
Where is this located??
It is located in Sangju, South Korea.
Asia's "only" cloistered monastery? I thought there are dozens of it in PH?
8:08 "Our principal endeavor and goal are to devote ourselves to the silence and solitude of cell"
Preis to god om shanti shanti shanti Amen
Would the Trappist Monastery in Taiwan not county?
There is a Trappist monastery at Latroun in Palestine between Jerusalem and yafa
I see the foreigners very clear!! When they speak the Korean language .. you see culture does make us uniquely diff,
For any of these guys, prison would be a cake walk - practically Disneyland 😂😂
Thank you for this. Do you have more documentaries like this about Buddhism?
That's what I was thinking as well! I would love to see some Buddhist monasteries and see what it's like to live there as well
This men belong to the christian katholic religion, not Buddhism.@@WhitneyDahlin
documentary 'Among white clouds' about Buddhist hermits
This is not the only one in Asia. Philippines has many.
Korea is in fact the only Asian country hosting the Carthusians.
what is their purpose?? How does it benefit Christianity or the people?
And he withdrew himself into the wilderness, and prayed. Luke 5, XVI
Don't you communicate with the one that you love and loves you?
Prayer or conversation with God, the Author and Creator of life, is the foundation of charity(love).
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PRAY, PRAY, PRAY FOR THE CHURCH OF CHRIST !!!!!
There're some Trapist Monateries in Indonesia. Is it a cloister monastery?
My understanding is that all of the Trappist monasteries are cloistered.
As some of the other commentators have noted, the caption in the video thumbnail is erroneous: cloistered monasteries exist elsewhere in Asia, not least of all in West Asia where Christianity originated :/
What is erroneous? Your interpretation is as subjective. End of the world implies either the far West or the far East. They are clearly talking about East Asia. Not about the Middle East or Central Asia. Also are there any Carthusians in the Middle East? I dont know any but if you do, feel free to correct me. Im not asking about monks. I know about the monks and hermits in the Middle East belonging to Eastern Rites. I mean Roman rite Carthusians.
All I want is Jesus...whether is silence...noise....is all about him
Correction yafa
Is it true this charterhouse has since closed?
Not according to the order's website.
No monasteries in the Philipines?
They give up so much; 2 days of giving hugs and smiles with the ones that love you doesn't take away from spirituality. in fact it may enhance it more! The lay brothers can leave and marry later in their lives, not everyone stays there forever. Our vocations vary during our lives on earth, start celibate then move on to married life and later single life when our marital spouse dies. Denying them a few hours from family who traveled a long way to see them must hurt the family even if the lay brother uses it for penance.
Are you a monk or nun?
I live like this everyday and I am not nun or a monk. Trying doing this in the world where there faced with evil, desires and everything that can be thrown at you. That is the real challenge.
They are not doing it as some kind of heroic challenge. They are seeking God in the silence.
@@jimnewl I am not doing it for a challenge either. I said it’s a challenge also know as difficult, to be in the world and have this mindset. I just choose not to hide from the world and all of G-d’s creation.
They are not hiding they are focused entirely on Almighty God they love him that much!@@crazyfaith77
When the title said “Asia” I thought they were talking about our traditional monks - I mean bhikkus and bhikkunis. I have always found this western god mysticism very odd, but interesting. Thanks.
how can a person living outside of Korea, can, if at all, join this order?
Why wouldn’t they be able to?
Contact the monastery!
The Philippines also have cloistered monastery ,so I beg to disagree that it is the only Cloistered Monastery in Asia
This documentary is kind old so thats why the info is not updated? What is the name of monastery there? God bless you my friend
But not the carthusian
@@Green0lives Our Lady of the Philippines, Guimaras Island
Trappists (Cistercian)
@@mikebingham976 thanks a lot!
@@mikebingham976 not cathusian...but trapist.