Word info Synonyms

middle way

Noun

Meaning

The middle of three paths.

An intermediate course (of action, policy etc) between two extremes; a compromise.

The midpoint of a person's life; middle age.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Synonyms

Examples

Because of the communion and other controversies, Schwenckfeld broke with Luther and followed what has been described as a "middle way". Source: Internet

Mipham argued that the view of the middle way is Unity (zung 'jug), meaning that from the ultimate perspective the duality of sentient beings and Buddhas is also dissolved. Source: Internet

During Thatcher's only visit to the Conservative Research Department in the summer of 1975, a speaker had prepared a paper on why the "middle way" was the pragmatic path the Conservative Party should take, avoiding the extremes of left and right. Source: Internet

Dharmic "middle way" view The Indian philosopher Nagarjuna (c. 150 – 250 CE) largely advanced existence concepts and founded the Madhyamaka school of Mahāyāna Buddhism. Source: Internet

Tsongkhapa was also critical of the Shengtong view of Dolpopa, which he saw as dangerously absolutist and hence outside of the middle way. Source: Internet

As such, it is often referred to as being a via media (or "middle way") between these traditions. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms