Asceticism Flashcards
1
Q
What is Buddhism seen as?
A
A world renouncing religion
2
Q
What does Buddhism withdraw from?
A
Society
3
Q
What is withdrawing from society seen to be?
A
Saint like in nature
4
Q
Who will political movements often grow around?
A
Those who have renounced their religion
5
Q
Why are they withdrawing from society?
A
As the Buddha had set the example for them to do so
6
Q
What is an ascetic believed to be able to do?
A
They are believed to be able to do things others cannot
