THE MIDDLE-WAY The noble way of life that is being introduced here is a practical educational system of mental culture known to the world some twenty five centuries ago. the founder of this way of life was a most enlightened and compassionate teacher. This method is also variously known as the Middle-Path, a righteous way of life, an ethico-philosophical system, a do-it-yourself method and also can be introduced as a path of freedom and reason. It teaches us to do three things; namely, to refrain from doing bad deeds, to be of some service to others and to maintain a healthy pure mind. This message is very meaningful and practical. Yet, people experience difficulties when they try to put them into practice. The reason for this is due to their own inherent human weaknesses. The moral conduct of human beings plays a most important part in this way of life. Its great teacher once said, "My teaching is not to come and believe but to practise". It encourages people to study the teachings fully to allow them to judge for themselves whether they should accept the teachings or not. No one is asked to come and accept this way of life without first having had an understanding of its teachings. Superfluous rites and rituals, and animal sacrifices have no significance in this noble way of life. Superstitious beliefs, fear of supernatural beings and secret doctrines are not encouraged. People have the liberty to investigate for themselves the teachings and to ask questions so as to clear their doubts. According to the teacher of this way of life, one should not believe help one to bear anything merely because the founder of this noble method to be a great sage or because it had all along been traditionally accepted by many; but only by reasoning and common sense can one decide to accept it. This teacher also advises any one not to accept nor to reject anything hastily on impulse but to investigate it thoroughly before coming to a final decision. _()_
Posted on: Wed, 10 Jul 2013 10:25:57 +0000
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