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Books that teach asceticism?

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Begin with something humble like brother Lawrence’s work, contemplate the gospels, read the church fathers and study their methods, but most importantly be guided by the spirit of God in all things.

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>>15161669
>statue which shows that asceticism and stoicism are pathetic basic bitch ded ends full of slave morality which need to be overcome
>pewd goes on /lit/ and posts said picture to find a book that teaches the wrong way
>tradcuk >>15161831 immediately replies to stray another young one from the light


nu /lit/ never ceases to amaze me

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Asceticism is life denying , they cannot deal with material world so they escape it but the key is to rise above it.To stay grounded in the middle of the storm to enjoy the fruits of the tree but not be attached to them, its easy to be spiritual in monastery but far harder in society.
Visitor: "Honored sage, should we take the way of monastic renunciation after our social and family responsibilities are completed?"

Ramakrishna: "The path of monastic discipline is not necessary for everyone who longs to awaken. The passion for external renunciation is like a bolt of lightning. It may strike at any time. It is not a reasoned choice. But why not renounce all sense of limitation, even the limitation of monastic forms? Why not enjoy all possible dimensions of human experience as already merged in God? Can one get completely inebriated on just a few pennies’ worth of wine? Fill up the whole pitcher!"