August 19th, 2008Archive

Middle Way

August 19th, 2008 | Teachings | 1 comment

Though it is said that fasting and non-sleep are in a way an aid to spiritual progress, excess of them is certainly harmful. Buddha tried ascetic means to free himself from suffering. This was no more successful than living in a luxurious manner. It is only through the middle way that we can alleviate what [...]