Common Elements of Eastern Religion Traditions

Common Elements of Eastern Religion Traditions

Introduction

Human life is based on the principle of moderation. Our bodies cannot tolerate extreme physical conditions. So do our minds. We cannot withstand extreme temperatures of heat and cold nor extreme conditions of pleasure and pain. Excessive asceticism is as harmful as excessive indulgence. Repeated failures lead to frustration, unhappiness and lower self-esteem. Excessive success or fame usually results in undue mental stress, restlessness and dissatisfaction with material things in life. If overeating hurts the body, so is obsessive dieting (Milligan 2005).

Hinduism

In Hinduism we see many approaches at work that ...