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as·ceti·cism [əˈsetɪsɪzəm] N

asceticism

askeza f

asceticism hist

puščavništvo n

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In the course of the 18th century a number of valuable works on asceticism and mysticism were published. en.wikipedia.org

His fame collected round him a host of followers imitating his asceticism in an attempt to imitate his sanctity. en.wikipedia.org

At that time he began studying the life of prayer and asceticism under his guidance, with the desire to immediately enter the monastery. en.wikipedia.org

His self-imposed zeal and asceticism cost him the position. en.wikipedia.org

He is interested in metric, interlocking and balancing elements of rhythmic structures in combination with musical asceticism. en.wikipedia.org

He was also noted for his strong asceticism and his zeal in defending the church. en.wikipedia.org

Eventually, he was tonsured a monk, and continued his life of asceticism. en.wikipedia.org

His fore-fathers were all celebrated for piety, asceticism and religiosity. en.wikipedia.org

Some practice extreme asceticism while others focus on praying, chanting or meditating. en.wikipedia.org

In the early 20th century, the term gymnosophy was appropriated by several groups who practiced nudity, asceticism and meditation. en.wikipedia.org

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