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Encyclopedia > Middle Way

The Middle Way or Middle Path (Sanskrit Madhyama Marga, Pali Majjhima Magga) is the Buddhist philosophy expounded by Gautama Buddha. Sometimes summarised as the practice of non-extremism; a path of moderation away from the extremes of self-indulgence and opposing self-mortification. This path was first articulated by the Buddha in the second verse of his first discourse, the Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta.[1] Buddhist philosophy is the branch of Eastern philosophy based on the teachings of Gautama Buddha, a. ... Standing Buddha sculpture, ancient region of Gandhara, northern Pakistan, 1st century CE, Musée Guimet. ... This is the Buddhas first discourse after he reached Enlightenment. ...


Middle Way Meditation Technique

Middle Way philosophy is also linked with a Buddhism meditation technique. Dhammakaya Meditation is a type of Buddhism meditation where a person will focus his or her mind at the center of the body (that's why it is called the middle way or the middle of the body) the whole time rather that focusing on the other parts of the body as well as objects outside the body (Kasina). It is believed that keeping ones' mind at the center of the body protects the mind from surrounding annoyances.


Places offering the Middle Way Meditation Technique

  • The Middle Way Retreat in Thailand

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