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