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Quitting pleasure as a hobby, in pursuit of something pleasure can't buy.
means The deliberate practice of self-denial — renouncing comfort, food, or wealth to chase spiritual or moral clarity.
from From Greek askesis, the rigorous training of an athlete — except the gym is your own appetites and the medal is enlightenment.
Cross-faithFound in Buddhist, Christian, Hindu, and Jain traditions alike.
StylitesSome monks lived decades atop pillars on purpose.
Buddha's verdictHe tried starvation, then chose the middle way.