Monastic Academy

Founded| 2013; 12 years ago (2013)
Founder| Soryu Forall
Services| Monastic Services and Training
Website| monasticacademy.com

The Monastic Academy is a non-profit, contemporary monastery based in Lowell, Vermont.

## Contents

* 1 Organizational Purpose and Mission
* 2 Additional Activities
* 3 Gallery
* 4 References
* 5 External links

## Organizational Purpose and Mission[edit]

The Monastic Academy (known fully as the Monastic Academy for the Preservation of Life on Earth, also known as MAPLE) is a contemporary monastery based in Lowell, Vermont.[1] It was founded in 2013 by ordained Zen Buddhist monk Soryu Forall.[2] His teachings are based on Shinzen Young’s Unified Mindfulness, and he has studied under gifted teachers from religions and philosophical constructs including Lakota, Dine, Abenaki, Christian, Zen, Theravada, Ambedkar, and Kagyud Buddhist traditions.

The Monastic Academy is a non-profit that provides residence, training, events, and co-working at their facility. Participants assist in contemplative practice, non-profit work, buildings and grounds maintenance, and community involvement.[3]

The Monastic Academy’s core teachings are based on the integration of awakening and responsibility.[4] The Academy pursues personal and societal transformation through training in mindfulness, meditation, and leadership.[5] Participants are encouraged to find solutions for environmental and social issues through Buddhist teachings, community, and ethics.[6]

Their approach is a blend of monastic traditions with modern life, focusing on cultivating wisdom, power, and love.[7] Their goal is to nurture empathetic leaders who can address the complexities of modernity and are committed to societal progress and personal development.[8]

The Academy offers multiple venues for practice at their retreat center, including a three-month training program, co-working opportunities, and an AI Residency available by application. Local awakening events are held to engage new and old students.

## Additional Activities[edit]

The Monastic Academy holds an annual Vision Quest with coach, ceremonialist, and educator Darren Silver, who encourages participants to engage with nature through immersive experiences.[9]

## Gallery[edit]

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## References[edit]

1. ↑ "MonasticAcademy". twitter. Retrieved 21 December 2023.
2. ↑ "Monastic Academy's Soryu Forall Featured in the Atlantic Magazine | PRUndergroundPRUnderground". www.prunderground.com. 26 July 2023. Retrieved 21 December 2023.
3. ↑ "About Us". Monastic Academy for the Preservation of Life on Earth. Retrieved 21 December 2023.
4. ↑ "Daily Life at the Monastic Academy (with pictures)". Medium. 5 January 2019. Retrieved 21 December 2023.
5. ↑ "The Monastic Academy Discusses Scaling Awakening and Spirituality to the World". Seekers Time. 25 July 2023. Retrieved 21 December 2023.
6. ↑ Magazine, Brainz (20 August 2023). "Interview With Peter Park: A Journey Of Mindfulness And Leadership". Brainz Magazine. Retrieved 21 December 2023.
7. ↑ "Fostering Wise Action: The Monastic Academy on the Power of Community and Group Action". Seekers Time. 21 September 2023. Retrieved 21 December 2023.
8. ↑ Nolan, Zach; TechBullion, Angela Scott-Briggs (24 October 2023). "Monastic Academy's Views on How to Use Technology Mindfully". TechBullion. Retrieved 21 December 2023.
9. ↑ "Dive Into the Rhythms of Nature: Vision Quests with Darren Silver at the Monastic Academy". einpresswire.com. Retrieved 21 December 2023.

## External links[edit]

* Monastic Academy on Facebook
* Monastic Academy on Instagram
* Monastic Academy on SpeakerHub
* Monastic Academy on X
* Monastic Academy on YouTube
* Official Website