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rigorous self-denial and active self-restraint
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the trait of great self-denial (especially refraining from worldly pleasures)
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a practice that advocates letting go of all the material, mortal, or pleasurable things in order to enrich one's faith and spiritual abilities
- His life of asceticism focused on simplicity and spiritual purity.
- She admired the asceticism of the hermit living in the mountains.
- The philosophy of asceticism encourages renouncing worldly pleasures.
- He adopted asceticism to deepen his meditation practice.
- Asceticism was central to his spiritual journey and personal growth.