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Asceticism in Different Religions
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Buddhism
Monastic life, meditation, fasting, and abstaining from sensual pleasures to achieve enlightenment.
Christianity
Monasticism, celibacy, fasting, and simplicity aimed at spiritual growth and closeness to God.
Hinduism
Renunciation of worldly life (Sannyasa), yoga practices, and austere living to attain Moksha.
Jainism
Strict non-violence, fasting, food restrictions, and voluntary simplicity to purify the soul.
Islam
Fasting during Ramadan, Sufi practices of poverty and retreat to develop closeness to Allah.
Taoism
Simple living, meditation, and breathing practices to align with the Tao and achieve spiritual immortality.
Sikhism
Living a selfless life, work and earning by the sweat of the brow, sharing with others, and remembering God to reduce ego.
Zoroastrianism
Purity laws, prayer, and fire rituals as a means to combat chaos and support the order of Ahura Mazda.
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