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Ascetic 금욕

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Asceticism is a lifestyle characterized by abstinence from worldly pleasures through self-discipline, self-imposed poverty, and simple living, often for the purpose of pursuing spiritual goals. Ascetics may withdraw from the world or continue to be part of their society, but typically adopt a frugal lifestyle, characterized by the renunciation of material possessions and physical pleasures, and also spend time fasting while concentrating on religion, prayer, or meditation. Some individuals have also attempted an ascetic lifestyle to free themselves from addictions to things such as alcohol, smoking, drugs, sex, porn, lavish food, and entertainment. Asceticism has been historically observed in many religious and philosophical traditions, most notably among Ancient Greek philosophical schools (Epicureanism, Cynicism, Stoicism, and Pythagoreanism), Indian religions (Buddhism, Hinduism, Jainism), Abrahamic religions (Christianity, Judaism, Islam), and contemporary practices continue amongst some of their followers.

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Ascetic (금욕) — verified Korean film. Released 1976-03-13. Directed by Kim Su-hyeong. 2 verified cast.

Details

• Original language: Korean
• Hangeul: 금욕주의
• Hanja: 禁慾主義

Source reconciliation

• Wikipedia lists the Korean name as 금욕주의; KoreaAPI uses 금욕 (chosen by source authority).
• Wikipedia lists the English name as Asceticism; KoreaAPI uses Ascetic (chosen by source authority).

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Cast (2)

• Lee Yeong-ok
• Shin Seong-il

Director

• Kim Su-hyeong

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• TMDB — film/TV community database

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