This episode explores the dual practices of fasting and feasting across world religions, showing how they balance discipline with joy. In Islam, Ramadan fasting fosters gratitude and empathy, culminating in Eid al-Fitr’s feast. Christianity observes Lent as a time of sacrifice before the Easter celebration. Judaism marks solemn fasts like Yom Kippur, contrasted with joyful festivals like Purim. Hinduism incorporates fasting during holy days to purify body and mind, while Buddhism emphasizes moderation and mindfulness in eating. Sikhism and Indigenous traditions highlight communal feasts as sacred acts of unity, gratitude, and service. Stories illustrate how both fasting and feasting invite reflection, balance, and spiritual connection—reminding us that emptiness and abundance alike point toward the sacred.

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