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| - Path of Renunciation, Paths of restriction, or Paths of Abstinence meaning leaving behind, restricting or abstaining from material possessions, physical pleasures, and emotional attachments. Also called Monasticism (from Greek μοναχός, monachos, derived from Greek monos, alone) referring to the religious practice in which one renounces worldly pursuits in order to fully devote one's life to spiritual work.
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| - Path of Renunciation, Paths of restriction, or Paths of Abstinence meaning leaving behind, restricting or abstaining from material possessions, physical pleasures, and emotional attachments. Also called Monasticism (from Greek μοναχός, monachos, derived from Greek monos, alone) referring to the religious practice in which one renounces worldly pursuits in order to fully devote one's life to spiritual work. Many religions have monastic elements, including Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, and Jainism, though the expressions differ considerably. Those pursuing a monastic life are usually called monks or brethren (brothers) if male, and nuns or sisters if female. Both monks and nuns may also be called monastics.
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