asceticism

As nouns the difference between mysticism and asceticism

is that mysticism is the beliefs, ideas, or thoughts of mystics while asceticism is the principles and practices of an ascetic; extreme self-denial and austerity.

As nouns the difference between taxonomy and asceticism

is that taxonomy is the science or the technique used to make a classification while asceticism is the principles and practices of an ascetic; extreme self-denial and austerity.

As a noun asceticism

is the principles and practices of an ascetic; extreme self-denial and austerity.

As an adjective monastic is

monastic.

As nouns the difference between asceticism and renunciation

is that asceticism is the principles and practices of an ascetic; extreme self-denial and austerity while renunciation is the act of rejecting]] or [[renounce|renouncing something as invalid.

As nouns the difference between asceticism and nirvana

is that asceticism is the principles and practices of an ascetic; extreme self-denial and austerity while nirvana is nirvana (buddhist state of bliss).

As nouns the difference between altruism and asceticism

is that altruism is regard for others, both natural and moral without regard for oneself; devotion to the interests of others; brotherly kindness; selflessness; contrasted with egoism or selfishness while asceticism is the principles and practices of an ascetic; extreme self-denial and austerity.

As nouns the difference between asceticism and jovinianist

is that asceticism is the principles and practices of an ascetic; extreme self-denial and austerity while jovinianist is (historical) an adherent to the doctrines of jovinian, a monk of the fourth century, who denied the virginity of mary and opposed the asceticism of his time.

As nouns the difference between asceticism and tirthankara

is that asceticism is the principles and practices of an ascetic; extreme self-denial and austerity while tirthankara is (jainism) a person who achieves enlightenment through asceticism and who then becomes a role-model teacher for those seeking spiritual guidance.

As nouns the difference between asceticism and askesis

is that asceticism is the principles and practices of an ascetic; extreme self-denial and austerity while askesis is the practice of severe self-discipline, asceticism.