What is the 'Middle Way' in Madhyamaka?

It is the middle path between the extremes of eternalism (believing things exist permanently) and nihilism (believing things don't exist at all).

Mahayana Schools

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Q: Madhyamika Karika, the basic text of Madhyamika School, was composed by

The Madhyamika Karika was composed by the Buddhist philosopher Nagarjuna. It is the core text of the Madhyamaka school, focusing on the doctrine of emptiness.

Exam Year

2021

Evidence Source

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ID: HIS_PHI_2021_104 Ref: Nagarjuna's Madhyamaka: A Philosophical Introduction