The Middle Way to Enlightenment

The following incomparable lines by Ovid reveal the great significance of the middle way between  extremes of sensual indulgence and self-mortification. Buddha too emphasized the benefits of practicing the middle course to attain enlightenment:
My son, I caution you to keep
The middle way, for if your pinions dip
Too low the waters may impede your flight;
And if they soar too high the sun may scorch them.
Fly midway.


haiku about heart's wisdom

revive tolerance and innocence
this alone is our true self
our true world

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