Fasting in Buddhism

Depiction of the Buddha during his period of extreme fasting, Wat Benchamabophit Dusitvanaram, Bangkok, Thailand

In Buddhism, there are a variety of attitudes towards different forms of fasting (Skt. upavāsa or anaśana).[1] The Buddha is known to have practiced extreme forms of fasting which led to his emaciation and to have famously abandoned it before his great awakening. Nevertheless, different forms of fasting are practiced in various Buddhist traditions.

  1. ^ "Guide To Buddhism A To Z". www.buddhisma2z.com. Retrieved 2021-11-02.