The asceticism has some negative overtones in today's society. We understand the surrender to something like a punishment, not as an ethical and generous.
But the truth is that is not possible to give without giving, without giving . And only then will gradually reach a state of peace and fulfillment that hardly find in other daily activities.
In ancient Greece "asceticism" or "ascetic" were used to designate the gymnast preparatory exercise before a sports competition, but soon gave them a moral and even religious significance.
The term "asceticism" as we understand it here, is that which, in Western languages, corresponds exactly to the Sanskrit tapas . The first meaning of tapas is "hot" but it is a "heat" must burn what the rabbis called the "bark", ie, destroying everything in being, an obstacle to spiritual fulfillment.
In a society centered on the cult of material and dedicated to hedonism, asceticism is the opposite of its definition. If costs and waive the croissant in the morning (even for health reasons!) Imagine how far we have to recognize that we must make small "acts ascetic" in daily life. This is not to enter a monastery to enshrine a contemplative life, is to develop "metta" (generosity, compassion and benevolence) in small daily acts of renunciation. Living with less and give more , here lies the essence of shared happiness. And that converge Buddha and Christ, among others.
( After a few weeks away from my blogs for professional reasons, I return to resume the weekly publications. Best wishes to all ).
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