Fantinus lived a life of extreme asceticism, eating only raw vegetables, and occupying his time copying manuscripts.

Given Relg's tendencies toward extreme asceticism, I'd be curious to know exactly what blandishments she used to lure him to her bed.

Buddhism separates itself from the Jain tradition by teaching an alternative to "extreme asceticism".

After abandoning extreme asceticism he was able to achieve enlightenment.

As a result, although her art has long had a reputation for extreme asceticism, the work of the 1980's can look sensuous, even opulent.

The two children here practiced extreme asceticism.

Understood in this way, the sentiment of the poem appears in accord with a certain Christian tradition that rejects "extreme asceticism."

Together, they embarked on a campaign of world domination that began with a program of extreme asceticism in the mountains.

Their quest is to serve Buddha through many duties but they are best known for their physical endurance in running, a form of extreme asceticism.

However, laypeople are not expected to live in extreme asceticism since this is close to impossible while undertaking the normal responsibilities of worldly life.