Madhyamika

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proper noun

The central philosophy of Buddhism that was systematized by Nagarjuna. It establishes that all phenomena are empty of independent reality.

OriginSanskrit माध्यमक →
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Meanings

proper noun
  1. BuddhismThe central philosophy of Buddhism that was systematized by Nagarjuna. It establishes that all phenomena are empty of independent reality.

Origin

  1. Sanskritमाध्यमक
  2. EnglishMadhyamika

From Sanskrit माध्यमक (mādhyamaka).

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Translations

Polish madhjamaka
  • madhjamakaschool of Buddhism
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Chicago

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