The Middle Way Society
The Middle Way Society is an international group, first founded in the UK, for the study, promotion and practice of the Middle Way. We see the Middle Way as a practical principle of judgement, not a metaphysical belief.
The aims of the society are as follows:
1. To investigate and promote the Middle Way as a practical and moral philosophy of universal applicability, independent of any appeal to traditional authority and avoiding metaphysical dogma, whether positive or negative.
2. To support all forms of integrative practice that address conditions in a way compatible with the Middle Way. These typically include meditation, critical thinking and the arts.
To further these aims, we run regular retreats and Skype-based discussion groups. Our website features regular blogs, book reviews, a discussion forum, and a web-based introductory course. Please visit www.middlewaysociety.org, where you can join the society or subscribe to our regular newsletters.
Episode 166: Oliver Burkeman on his book Meditation for Mortals.
The MWS Podcast 165: Jamie Bristow on a Middle Way approach to the Climate Crisis
MWS Podcast 164: Chris Rose on the Amos Trust
MWS Podcast 163: Rupert Read on the Climate Majority Project
MWS Podcast 162: Member profile, George Glen, the new chair of the Middle Way Society
The MWS Podcast 161: Robert M Ellis on the new Middle Way Philosophy series of books
MWS Podcast 160: Sukhema on the Art of Doing Nothing
Provisionality 2: Weighing up our judgements (Five Principles talk 5)
MWS Podcast 159: Margaret Wheatley on Who do We Choose to Be
Provisionality 1: Adapting to Conditions (Five Principles talk 4)
Scepticism 2: Embodiment and Meaning. The Five Principles Talk 3.
Scepticism 1: Uncertainty, not negation. The Five Principles Talk 2
MWS Podcast 158: Dan Nixon on cultivating a spirit of questioning in relation to our digital lives.
What does it mean to call the Middle Way 'universal'?The Five Principles of the Middle Way Talk 1
The Middle Way Archetype: Archetypes and the Middle Way no.9
Integrating the God Archetype: Talk and Practice Focus no.8 on Archetypes and the Middle Way
Andy West on his book : The Life Inside: A memoir of prison, family and philosophy
Integrating the anima/ animus: talk and practice focus no. 7 from 'Archetypes and the Middle Way'
'Absolutization': Book Launch
Integrating the Shadow: Talk and practice focus no.6 of 'Archetypes and the Middle Way'
Integrating the Hero: Talk and Practice Focus no. 5 of 'Archetypes and the Middle Way'
Religion and Inspiration: Talk and Practice Focus no. 4 of 'Archetypes and the Middle Way'
Inspiration and Archetypes: Talk and Practice Focus no. 3 of 'Archetypes and the Middle Way'
Meaning and Belief Talk and Practice Focus no.2 of 'Archetypes and the Middle Way'
Archetypes and Meaning Talk and Practice Focus no. 1 of 'Archetypes and the Middle Way' Series
'Archetypes in Religion and Beyond' book launch
Sangharakshita: A Case Study in Applying the Middle Way
Honour and Shame Culture and the Middle Way
The Middle Way and Animals
The Middle Way and Climate Change