The main point of Benedictinism is stability and conversion, from which one finds peace–PAX. St Benedict wrote his rule at the end of the Roman Empire, and there were roving “monks”.
St Augustine’s rule is more liturgically-oriented and written primarily for priests and brothers serving in the parishes. Many of the mendicant orders follow this rule with constitutions which interpret their “flavor” so to say.
The Albertine rule was written for the hermit brothers of Mt Carmel, and is usually the premier eremitical rule.
The Franciscan rule is its own, and emphasizes poverty and joy.
A note about Carmelite writings–they’re for everyone. You wouldn’t believe how many recent converts want to be another St Therese.
Eremitical rules include that of the Carthusians; Camaldolese; and St Columba. St Francis wrote a rule for hermits as well.
Once you find which rule attracts you, then start looking at communities which follow it.
HTH
Blessings,
Cloisters
