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Fasting in the monastic community is considered an ascetic practice, a “dhutanga” practice. Dhutanga means “to shake up” or “invigoration”. The Buddha, as is well known, emphasized moderation, the Middle Way that avoids extremes, in all things. Fasting is an additional method that one can take up, with supervision, for a time.
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It is neither wealth nor splendor; but tranquility and occupation which give you happiness.
- Thomas Jefferson
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- Calvin Coolidge
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