CHAPTER 58 | The Procedurefor Receiving Brothers
CHAPTER 54 | Letters or Gifts for Monks Monks are not allowed to receive letters or exchange gifts with those inside or outside the monastery unless it is approved by the abbot.
CHAPTER 55 | The Clothing and Footwear of the Brothers We believe that for Clothing depends on local conditions and should be made of material available locally at reasonable cost. It should fit well and each monk a cowl and be in good repair. In addition, this chapter specifies a mat, blanket a tunic will suffice in and pillow for sleeping and extra clothing for traveling. temperate regions.
CHAPTER 56 | The Abbot's Table The abbot generally eats with guests, but may invite some of the brothers if no guests are present.
—RB 55 CHAPTER 57 | The Artisans of the Monastery Craftsmen in the monastery may practice their arts but with humility.
CHAPTER 58 | The Procedure for Receiving Brothers Entrance to the monastery should not be easy. A senior adept at caring for new arrivals supervises the progress of the novice, and the rigors of monastic life must be made plain. After an appropriate time, the novice comes before the whole community promising stability, fidelity to monastic life and obedience. The new entrant relinquishes any personal possessions and is clothed in the habit of the monastery.
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