asceticism
n. abstinence and self-denial for the purpose of spiritual discipline | ||||
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Asceticism Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) |
Asceticism
(n.)
The condition, practice, or mode of life, of ascetics.
(n.)
The condition, practice, or mode of life, of ascetics.
| WordNet 2.0 |
asceticism
Noun
1. the doctrine that through renunciation of worldly pleasures it is possible to achieve a high spiritual or intellectual state
(hypernym) doctrine, philosophy, philosophical system, school of thought, ism
2. the trait of great self-denial (especially refraining from worldly pleasures)
(synonym) austerity, nonindulgence
(hypernym) self-discipline, self-denial
(hyponym) monasticism
3. rigorous self-denial and active self-restraint
(synonym) ascesis
(hypernym) self-denial, self-discipline, self-control
Noun
1. the doctrine that through renunciation of worldly pleasures it is possible to achieve a high spiritual or intellectual state
(hypernym) doctrine, philosophy, philosophical system, school of thought, ism
2. the trait of great self-denial (especially refraining from worldly pleasures)
(synonym) austerity, nonindulgence
(hypernym) self-discipline, self-denial
(hyponym) monasticism
3. rigorous self-denial and active self-restraint
(synonym) ascesis
(hypernym) self-denial, self-discipline, self-control
| hEnglish - advanced version |
asceticism
asceticism
\as*cet"i*cism\ (&?;), n. the condition, practice, or mode of life, of ascetics.
asceticism
\as*cet"i*cism\ (&?;), n. the condition, practice, or mode of life, of ascetics.
| Dream Dictionary |
Asceticism
To dream of asceticism, denotes that you will cultivate strange principles and views, rendering yourself fascinating to strangers, but repulsive to friends.
To dream of asceticism, denotes that you will cultivate strange principles and views, rendering yourself fascinating to strangers, but repulsive to friends.
Asceticism Definition from Religion & Spirituality Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Rakefet |
Ascetic
Ascetic, Asceticism Originally exercise, practice, applied to monastic discipline and self-mortification, very much as was the Sanskrit tapas. But the true ascetic is not one who mortifies his passions, abuses his body, or suppresses his instincts, but one whose earthly desires have been consumed or transformed in the fire of devotion and knowledge. It is used in The Secret Doctrine with special reference to Siva, the "Great Ascetic," and to kumaras who have maintained their purity by refusing to create.
Ascetic, Asceticism Originally exercise, practice, applied to monastic discipline and self-mortification, very much as was the Sanskrit tapas. But the true ascetic is not one who mortifies his passions, abuses his body, or suppresses his instincts, but one whose earthly desires have been consumed or transformed in the fire of devotion and knowledge. It is used in The Secret Doctrine with special reference to Siva, the "Great Ascetic," and to kumaras who have maintained their purity by refusing to create.
| Glossary of religious terms |
Asceticism
The belief that a conflict exists between one's body and spirit. By renouncing the needs and desires of the body, one can attain a higher spirituality. This is a concept that is found in many religions and faith groups.
The belief that a conflict exists between one's body and spirit. By renouncing the needs and desires of the body, one can attain a higher spirituality. This is a concept that is found in many religions and faith groups.
Asceticism Definition from Arts & Humanities Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Theological and Philosophical Biography and Dictionary |
Asceticism
Asceticism Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Wikipedia English - The Free Encyclopedia |
Asceticism
- Ascetic redirects here. You might also be looking for acetic acid. The term should not be confused with aestheticism.
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