religious vows; monastic vows
Specifically refers to the vows taken by members of religious orders, such as poverty, chastity, and obedience in Christian contexts, or similar commitments in Buddhist monasticism.
She took her religious vows and became a sister.
Religious vows include poverty, chastity, and obedience.
Compound of 修道 (shūdō, 'religious training' or 'monasticism') and 誓願 (seigan, 'vow' or 'solemn pledge'). The term is used primarily in Christian and Buddhist monastic contexts.