Fasting in the monastic community is considered an ascetic practice, a “dhutanga” practice. Dhutanga means “to shake up” or “invigoration”. The Buddha, as is well known, emphasized moderation, the Middle Way that avoids extremes, in all things. Fasting is an additional method that one can take up, with supervision, for a time.
Mankind is a great, immense family… This is proved by what we feel in our hearts at Christmas.
While fasting detoxifies the body, silence purifies speech and brings rest to the chattering mind, and meditation takes you deep into your own being.
Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues, but the parent of all others.
Character is formed from the repeated choice of thoughts and action. Make the right choice-you shall have a firm and noble character.
