To those who choose the path that leads to Enlightenment, there are two extremes that should be avoided. First, there is the extreme of indulgence in the desires of the body. Second, there is the opposite extreme of ascetic discipline, torturing one's body and mind unreasonably.
The Noble Path, that transcends these two extremes and leads to Enlightenment and wisdom and peace of mind, may be called the Middle Way. What is the Middle Way? It consists of the Noble Eightfold Path: right view, right thought, right speech, right behavior, right livelihood, right effort, right mindfulness, and right concentration.
---Bukkyo
Dendo Kyokai, Tokyo (Buddhist Promoting Foundation)---
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