Around the church are the monastic residences, which together with the church building and the scenery make this monument outstandingly beautiful.

More of Fra Angelico's works, including a wonderful Annunciation, also hang on the walls of the former monastic residence.

The surrounding cliffs were honeycombed with dozens of small caves, dug out either as monastic residences or for rituals.

Contrary to popular belief, it was this house which bore the name "Whitley Abbey" and not a monastic residence.

He considered taking up monastic residence at Eihei-ji in Japan, and maintained a lifelong appreciation for Zen.

The centre includes a large meditation hall, a monastic residence, and residences for the meditation practitioners.

This monastic residence was established by a Buddhist nun, Mian Panchan, in 1957.

A "Vihara" is a monastic residence, refuge and center of practice.

The chronicles have description of various paintings in relic-chambers of Buddhist stupas, and in monastic residence.

Recently completed construction includes a new monastic residence, called Gotami House.