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Althougha "vow of silence" is commonly associated with monasticism, no religious order takes such a vow, and even the most austere monastic orders such as the Carthusians have times in their schedule for talking.

Recently, the vow of silence has been embraced by some in secular society as means of protest or of deepening their spirituality. Silence is often seen as essential to deepening a relationship with God.[2] It is also considered a virtue in some religions.[3]

Despite the common misconception, members religious orders do not take a vow silence. However, most monasteries have specific times and places (church, refectory, dormitory etc.) wherein speaking is more strictly prohibited. Outside some places and times there are usually accorded "recreations" during which conversation is permitted.[4]

In the Indian religions, religious silence is called Mauna and the name for a sage muni (see, for example Sakyamuni) literally means "silent one".[5] In Buddhism, it is also explicitly stated that "one does not become a sage simply because of a vow of silence" due to the prescription for disciples to also teach the Buddhist doctrine.[6] The vow of silence is also relevant in the training of novices and is often cited as a way to resist the allures of samsara, including those posed by the opposite sex.[7] Buddhist monks who take a vow of silence often carry an iron staff called khakkhara, which makes a metallic noise to frighten away animals. Since they cannot speak, the rattle of the staff also announces their arrival when they start begging for alms.[8]

Additionally, a vow of silence can be made to express a bold statement. This type may be to make a statement about issues such as child poverty. An example of this is the November 30th Vow of Silence for Free The Children, in which students in Canada take a 24-hour vow of silence to protest against poverty and child labour.[10]

In Little Miss Sunshine, Dwayne, a teenage nihilist, is implied to have taken a vow of silence, "because of Friedrich Nietzsche". In another scene, he is shown to be reading "Thus Spake Zarathustra" a novel by Nietzsche.

Moreover, there is nothing in This Spake Zarathrustha about vows of silence. If anything it's' s book of prolix lyricism adapted from a Persian model like, say, Hafiz, whom Goethe is known to have admired; more, Nietzsche is known to have admired Goethe as an example of an artistic ubermensch; but it's unlikely that Goethe would have have returned the compliment given his warning about hubris in his Faust and which Nietzsche ignored and also because of the wrong-headed liberties that Nietzsche took with the notion of truth: Zarathrustha is known not to have spoken like that and also he's known to have founded Zoroastrianism on truth as a supreme value.

Given Nietzsche is something of a fad amongst artistes it's not surprising that a young angsty teenager - perhaps an alter ego of the writer himself - is seen to be getting off on him. Though, to my mind, given the secular turn in the West starting in the Renaissance it hardly seems a rebellious attitude ...

Most likely the director is probably trying to draw a parallel between atheism and religion by suggesting that an athiest can have a vow of silence. That is, by suggesting just as religion is taken seriously, so should atheism.

Nietzchean Zarathustra is a prophet who speak against moral duality (or not against but show that there is more than just two of those): Good-Altruism versus Bad-Egoism.

But about what Dwayne would talk if everything he would like to say have already be told (in a form of Nietzsche books)? There is nothing more he could say that haven't been said and it's kind of nihilistic view that it's not a problem of arguments (in this case what could be said to convince anyone) but self-fear and the unwillingness to abandon dualistic view of morality.

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Though it makes for good entertainment, religious and spiritual leaders have used vows of silence throughout history for several reasons, including a desire for introspection and increased closeness with a higher power.

Thielen thinks even short, intermittent periods of silence throughout the day or week, such as from evening prayer until the morning, can help. This is similar to what monastic communities have done over the years, she says.

Dhamma.org has a directory of more than 200 centers worldwide, including in Europe, Asia, Latin America, and Africa. There are 18 centers in North America where individuals can sign up for Vipassana courses.

This farm has a handful of organic vegetable farms, flower gardens, and coastline views, making it an ideal spot for introspection. It offers overnight and longer-term residential opportunities as well as meditation for people of all levels.

Silent retreats are offered, and they welcome everyone regardless of religion, sexuality, or gender identity. Multiple meditation spots, including a room, library, and garden, give guests places to sit and reflect.

Binding vows are considered by all jujutsu users to be one of the essential tenets of jujutsu sorcery. Binding Vows are essentially contracts that an individual can make with one's self or another person. The act of abiding by the rules and restrictions agreed upon in these contracts can result in a greater power or the achievement of a goal, but breaking a binding vow has uncanny repercussions.[1]

Self-imposed restrictions that are potentially harmful to the creator, such as willingly limiting the amount of cursed energy they can use for a period of time, can increase the amount of the user's cursed energy and of their cursed techniques.

As a product of negative emotions, cursed energy responds to the desires of its individual user. As a result, the user can increase the power of their cursed energy by stating a self-imposed "cursed restriction" that creates riskier conditions to use their abilities. For example, by divulging one's cursed technique, it creates more risk for them, making their cursed energy swell in response to its user's resolve.

In addition, creating rules for using one's cursed energy and abiding by those rules which allow their cursed technique to improve in strength. The penalty of breaking a binding vow with oneself is the loss of whatever was gained through the contract. [1]

Revealing One's Hand (情 (じょう) 報 (ほう) の開 (かい) 示 (じ) , Jōhō no Kaiji?): A binding vow that increases the user's cursed energy output in exchange for vocally divulging how their cursed technique functions.[2] Skilled practitioners can increase the effectiveness of their techniques as well as mislead their opponents on how it works.

Overtime (時 (じ) 間 (かん) 外 (がい) 労 (ろう) 働 (どう) , Jikangairōdō?): A binding vow used by Kento Nanami that limits the amount of cursed energy he can access to about 80-90% while on the clock working for Jujutsu High. Once his normal shift ends and he begins working overtime, Nanami's cursed energy increases dramatically.[3] By invoking Overtime, Nanami is able to utilize 110-120% of his maximum power.[4]

Mahito imposed a binding vow on his Instant Spirit Body of Distorted Killing form that increased his toughness in exchange for being unable to metamorphosize himself using Idle Transfiguration. A separate binding vow is imposed on his elbow blades and head tendrils that allows him to freely change their shape. [7]

Contracts created between two or more individuals are bound by cursed energy. Both parties must agree to a particular set of conditions that benefit both parties. The penalty for breaking a binding vow with others is considered to be far greater than that of a self-imposed binding vow.[1]

When Yuji's body was deceased, Sukuna proposed a binding vow that would allow him to heal in exchange for allowing Sukuna to take control for one minute whenever he said a keyword, "Enchain" (契 (けい) 闊 (かつ) , Keikatsu?). He also promised not to kill anyone during that time on the condition that Yuji would forget about the vow.

Yuji initially refused and demanded a fight to death in response. As a compromise, conditions were set by Sukuna. If Yuji wins then Sukuna will revive him without the binding vow. If Sukuna wins, then Yuji must agree to the binding vow and will lose all memory of it. Sukuna instantly defeated Yuji, forcing him into the vow.[14]

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