tS=He undertook an <b>askesis</b> involving a psychic training destined to render the self transparent and permeable.<br><br>He maintained the conviction that a certain sensible <b>askesis</b> led to a balanced and rational life.&tQ=<b>Askesis</b> refers to:&tC=Commitment|Self-discipline|A course of study|An investigation|Submission to a teacher&cC=2&fB=<b>Askesis</b> means strict self-discipline or self-control, as for religious or meditative purposes. <b>Askesis</b> is pronounced EHS-kee-suhs.
