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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.
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In matters of style, swim with the current; in matters of principle, stand like a rock.
- Thomas Jefferson
What really interests me is whether God had any choice in the creation of the world.
- Albert Einstein
The earth is the Lord’s and the fullness thereof, the world and those who dwell therein.
- Bible
I don’t like the word ‘superstar’. It has ridiculous implications. These words – star, stupor, superstar, stupid star – they’re misleading. It’s a myth.
- Barbra Streisand
Always aim at complete harmony of thought and word and deed. Always aim at purifying your thoughts and everything will be well.
- Mahatma Gandhi
Democracy: The state of affairs in which you consent to having your pocket picked, and elect the best man to do it.
- Benjamin Lichtenberg
Never forget the nine most important words of any family:
I love you.
You are beautiful.
Please forgive me.
- H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
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