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asceticism

Translations

asceticismnoun
He embraced asceticism to find spiritual enlightenment.
Он принял аскетизм, чтобы найти духовное просветление.
Synonyms
austerity
self-denial
self-discipline
abstinence
severeness
simplicity

Definitions

asceticismnoun
The practice of severe self-discipline and abstention from all forms of indulgence, typically for religious reasons.
The monk's asceticism was evident in his simple lifestyle and daily fasting.
The doctrine or belief that spiritual or moral purity can be achieved through rigorous self-denial and abstention from worldly pleasures.
In many traditions, asceticism is viewed as a means to attain enlightenment or inner peace.
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