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GCSE Religious Studies · key term
A way of life involving strict self-discipline and denial of physical comforts for spiritual purposes.
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Paper 1
Revise: Life of the BuddhaAfter leaving the palace, Siddhartha learnt from spiritual teachers and practised severe asceticism. This involves denying oneself physical comforts for spiritual purposes. He ate very little and weakened his body, hoping that rejecting bodily pleasure would help him discover the truth.
Paper 3
The practice of strict self-denial, such as severe fasting, in pursuit of a spiritual goal.
Revise: The BuddhaFor six years, he pursued severe asceticism, including extreme fasting and physical hardship. He gave little attention to bodily needs because he believed self-denial could lead to spiritual understanding.
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