IX. VEGETARIAN FASTING
The Six Days of Fasting: According to the Nguyên Thỉ law, the Six Days of Fasting are observed on the 1st, 8th, 14th, 15th, 29th, and 30th days of the lunar month.
In a month with 29 days, the 28th day is also observed.
The Ten Days of Fasting: According to the Chuẩn Ðề law, the Ten Days of Fasting are observed on the 1st, 8th, 14th, 15th, 18th, 23rd, 24th, 28th, 29th, and 30th days of the lunar month.
In a month with 29 days, the 27th day is also observed.
Continuous Fasting: Continuous Fasting is observed every day.
Observing a vegetarian diet on the 1st and 15th days of the lunar month is simply a way to gradually get used to it, and does not follow the laws of the Tao.
When observing the Six Days of Fasting or the Ten Days of Fasting, it is important to fast for the entire day. For example, if you are fasting on the 8th day, you must fast from 11 pm on the 7th day to 11 pm on the 8th day.
When observing a vegetarian fast, it is important to keep oneself pure. You must abstain from sexual activity and keep your eyes, ears, nose, tongue, body, and mind pure.
(*1) The book “CHÂU THÂN GIẢI” explains this in detail.