Ascesis

Asceticism is a lifestyle characterized by self-discipline and self-denial, where individuals deliberately limit their material comforts, pleasures, or indulgences to cultivate spiritual growth, discipline, or inner peace. It often involves practices like fasting, meditation, or abstaining from certain pleasures. Many religious traditions, such as Buddhism, Christianity, and Hinduism, incorporate ascetic practices to foster detachment from worldly distractions and to deepen one’s spiritual understanding and discipline. Essentially, asceticism is about intentionally simplifying life and controlling desires to achieve a higher state of awareness or spiritual fulfillment.