01Prayer
In silence, we listen.
In the heart of India, among the lush mountains of Kerala
Ananda Matha Ashram Monastery is a Cistercian abbey of the Order of Cistercians of the Strict Observance (OCSO).
In silence, we listen.
In work, we serve.
In prayer, we unite.
This is the rhythm of monastic life — where time slows down, and hearts open to something greater.
The rhythm of our days
02Work
In work, we serve.
03Community life
In prayer, we unite.
04Hospitality
All guests are welcomed as Christ.
“The soul that seeks God isalready being sought by Him.”William of Saint-Thierry
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The Cistercian Order of the Strict Observance (OCSO), also known as the Trappists, is a Roman Catholic monastic community following the Rule of Saint Benedict and the Cistercian tradition. Its members live a life of prayer, work, and silence, dedicated to seeking God through simplicity, contemplation, and hospitality. The order is present worldwide, offering places of retreat and spiritual reflection.
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