Great Renunciation

Great renunciation is when someone gives up or lets go of something important to them. It usually means that someone is deciding to turn away from a comfortable way of life and focus instead on helping others. An example would be someone who is rich and successful deciding to give away the majority of their money, or someone who is a successful businessperson deciding to use their business skills to start a charity instead. Great renunciation is seen as a noble and important thing to do since it shows that someone is willing to sacrifice their own comfort to help others.