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Fasting: What • Why • How
Providing a no-nonsense introduction to fasting, this guide presents the physical, spiritual, and sociopolitical dimensions of this ancient practice. Short reflections from practitioners clarify misunderstandings about what fasting is and is not. The inclusion of a practical overview of the steps to conducting a fast round out a thorough exploration of a venerated practice.
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112 pages, Paperback
First published February 1, 2010
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July 20, 2016
Don't read this for the beauty of the prose, or even the effectiveness of the prose...some of the sentences are real head-scratchers. But this was a good inspiration to try fasting--not a guidebook, more of an exhortation to try fasting and a celebration of the many benefits. Brantschen emphasizes that there are physical, spiritual, and socio-political benefits to fasting and that all of these aspects should be considered. Trying out a fast is definitely on my to-do list for 2014.
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