Editing Religion (section)

===Asceticism===
While technically this can be a tradition for any faith that calls for an [[/d/|abstinence or removal of sensual pleasures]], the overall category still applies to those different faiths, such as Jainism or Buddhism. Both are weird in that they believe gods exist, but that they are mixed into the Karma of the universe, and the overall goal of their faith is to reach enlightenment.

Jainism has not left India, but Buddhism has, and it played a very prominent role in Chinese history, including influencing several Chinese dynasties. Buddhism in China is far more intellectual due to the higher amount of intellectual traditions typically found in China. This differs from Buddhism found in other parts of the world, which are far more esoterically spiritual.

The Jedi embody asceticism perfectly, with there being strict code to follow, along with certain actions like marriage being forbidden. The same could probably apply to some space marine chapters, which does not include the Black Templars because Aaron-Dembski Bowden is an idiot.