Lent began on the 14th February and lasts for 40 days. During the weeks leading up to Easter Christians prepare for it by taking their spirituality particularly seriously. Some people fast, eat frugally or give up treats following the example of Jesus, who fasted for forty days in the wilderness.
It is also a perfect time to put into practice Swami's teaching of Ceiling on Desires by not wasting food, money, energy or time. With the money you save you can put this towards the collection of food items which the centre is collecting for the Food Bank which serves people in need. Please pick up a leaflet from the information desk at the centre which has more information about Ceiling on Desires and the list of food items required by the Food Bank.
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