sallekhana

Example:The Jain monk decided to undertake a sallekhana as a final devotion to his faith.

Definition:A male follower of Jainism who practices strict asceticism and vows of non-violence, truth, non-stealing, celibacy, and non-attachment

Example:Sallekhana can be seen as one form of spiritual practice within the Jain community.

Definition:A practice intended to foster spiritual growth and development, often involving meditation, prayer, or ethical conduct

Example:Sallekhana is a method used to emphasize the acceptance of mortality in Jain spiritual life.

Definition:The understanding and emotional acceptance of the inevitability of death as a natural part of life