questions

1.      What is extreme asceticism, and how does it help in spiritual practices?

2.      Can you give two examples of extreme asceticism from the passage?

3.      What does the Middle Path in Buddhism teach about balancing pleasure and hardship?

4.      How does the Middle Path suggest we enjoy tasty food?

5.      What does the Middle Path say about listening to nice sounds like music?

6.      How does the Middle Path approach fasting?

7.      How does the Middle Path suggest we live comfortably without getting too attached to things?

8.      What does the passage say about how Buddhism views admiring physical beauty?

9.      Why does Buddhism suggest not getting too attached to pleasant smells?

10.   How does the Middle Path suggest we practice meditation and prayer without going too far?