Paraphrasing Buddha” The Middle Way is “ the path of moderation to everything is the way to reach Awakening”.                                                                                                            This means avoiding all extremes and excesses that negatively may affect our behavioral /intellectual /emotional /spiritual activities. Going beyond simple moderation, it requires proper understanding, introspection, mindfulness practice, allowing each of us to navigate through […]

                                                        NO-SELF  ( Anatta) by Mark F. The teaching of no-self is one of the more challenging teachings in Buddhist philosophy. This principle asserts that what we conventionally regard as the "self" is ultimately an illusion—a misconception that lies at the root of human suffering. To understand this complex teaching, we must examine how the Buddha […]

The Middle Way? Part 1: What is it? An introduction Historical background:  As a Prince, the Buddha got it all, and yet he was experiencing a deep sense of emptiness.  His courtly lifestyle inspired him to seek more about what life is all about. Leaving his father’s palace at ~19, he met the inevitable truths […]

Proper Livelihood: Walking the Ethical Path in Daily Life Proper livelihood is the fifth step on the Noble Eightfold Path. It falls under the broader category of ethical living: how we live in harmony with others and with ourselves. The Buddha was quite clear about what he meant by proper livelihood. In simple terms, it […]