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Mysticism vs Asceticism - What's the difference?

mysticism | 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.

mysticism

English

(wikipedia mysticism)

Noun

  • The beliefs, ideas, or thoughts of mystics.
  • A doctrine of direct communication or spiritual intuition of divine truth.
  • A transcendental union of soul or mind with the divine reality or divinity.
  • Obscure thoughts and speculations.

    • Antonyms

    * rationalism

    References

    * English words suffixed with -ism

    asceticism

    English

    (wikipedia asceticism)

    Noun

  • The principles and practices of an ascetic; extreme self-denial and austerity.

    • Antonyms

    * hedonism

    Related terms

    * ascetic * ascetical * ascetically