The sacred art of fasting
Subtitle: preparing to practice
By: Thomas Ryan.
Series: Preparing to practice
Publisher: SkyLight Paths Pub.
Published: 2005
Place of publication: Woodstock, Vt
Language: eng
Number of pages: 171
Subjects: Fasts and feasts; Fasting -- Religious aspects
Description: "Though fasting is practiced in some form by nearly every faith tradition throughout the world, it is often seen as scary or something only for monastic life. But fasting doesn't have to be intimidating. And it doesn't have to mean going weeks without food." "The Sacred Art of Fasting invites you to explore the practical approaches, spiritual motivations, and physical benefits of this ancient practice by looking at the ways it is observed in several faith traditions. Inspiring personal reflections, helpful advice, and encouragement from people who practice fasting answer your questions, allay your fears, and reveal how you too can safely incorporate fasting into your spiritual life. Book jacket."--BOOK JACKET.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 165-169).