Associations to the word «Monasticism»

Wiktionary

MONASTICISM, noun. The religious practice of renouncing all worldly pursuits in order to fully devote one's life to spiritual work

Dictionary definition

MONASTICISM, noun. Asceticism as a form of religious life; usually conducted in a community under a common rule and characterized by celibacy and poverty and obedience.

Wise words

A designer knows he has achieved perfection not when there is nothing left to add, but when there is nothing left to take away.
Antoine de Saint-Exupery