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In the most basic translation, 中道 means road through the middle or middle road.
The expanded meaning can be moderation or the golden mean.
But if you are looking for this title, you are probably seeking the Buddhist definition, which is more complex.
中道 is the middle way or middle path of Buddhism. This has various interpretations. In general, it denotes the mean between two extremes and has special reference to the mean between realism and nihilism, or eternal substantial existence and annihilation.
The Buddha teaches that one should not take things to extremes. Don't be extremely evil and engage in debauchery and murder. But do not spend every waking out trying to be a perfect saint. Instead, take the middle path, try to help others, show loving kindness wherever you can, and try not to do harm. If you inadvertently harm another being, make amends if you can, and move on. Realize you are not perfect, but in time, a path of moderation lead toward proper living and enlightenment.
Below are some entries from our dictionary that may match your 中道 search...
Characters If shown, 2nd row is Simp. Chinese |
Pronunciation Romanization |
Simple Dictionary Definition |
中道 see styles |
zhōng dào zhong1 dao4 chung tao nakamichi なかみち |
More info & calligraphy: The Middle WayThe 'mean' has various interpretations. In general it denotes the mean between two extremes, and has special reference to the mean between realism and nihilism, or eternal substantial existence and annihilation; this 'mean' is found in a third principle between the two, suggesting the idea of a realm of mind or spirit beyond the terminology of 有 or 無, substance or nothing, or, that which has form, and is therefore measurable and ponderable, and its opposite of total non-existence. See 中論. The following four Schools define the term according to their several scriptures: the 法相 School describes it as the 唯識, v. 唯識中道; the 三論 School as the 八不 eight negations, v. 三論; the Tiantai as 實相 the true reality; and the Huayan as the 法界 dharmadhātu. Four forms of the Mean are given by the 三論玄義. |
中道上 see styles |
nakamichiue なかみちうえ |
(place-name) Nakamichiue |
中道下 see styles |
nakamichishita なかみちした |
(place-name) Nakamichishita |
中道前 see styles |
nakamichimae なかみちまえ |
(place-name) Nakamichimae |
中道北 see styles |
nakamichikita なかみちきた |
(place-name) Nakamichikita |
中道台 see styles |
nakamichidai なかみちだい |
(place-name) Nakamichidai |
中道地 see styles |
nakadouchi / nakadochi なかどうち |
(place-name) Nakadouchi |
中道壇 see styles |
nakamichidan なかみちだん |
(place-name) Nakamichidan |
中道宗 see styles |
zhōng dào zōng zhong1 dao4 zong1 chung tao tsung Chūdō Shū |
The third period of the Buddha's teaching, according to the 法相宗, giving the via media between the two extremes, the absolute as not confined to the phenomenal or the noumenal; also called 中道教. |
中道寺 see styles |
chuudouji / chudoji ちゅうどうじ |
(personal name) Chuudouji |
中道峠 see styles |
takamichidao たかみちだお |
(place-name) Takamichidao |
中道島 see styles |
nakadoujima / nakadojima なかどうじま |
(place-name) Nakadoujima |
中道川 see styles |
nakamichigawa なかみちがわ |
(place-name) Nakamichigawa |
中道教 see styles |
zhōng dào jiào zhong1 dao4 jiao4 chung tao chiao chūdō kyō |
teaching of the middle way |
中道東 see styles |
nakamichihigashi なかみちひがし |
(place-name) Nakamichihigashi |
中道橋 see styles |
nakamichibashi なかみちばし |
(place-name) Nakamichibashi |
中道武 see styles |
nakamichitakeshi なかみちたけし |
(person) Nakamichi Takeshi (1950-) |
中道沢 see styles |
nakamichizawa なかみちざわ |
(place-name) Nakamichizawa |
中道派 see styles |
chuudouha / chudoha ちゅうどうは |
middle-of-the-roaders; neutrals |
中道浴 see styles |
nakamichieki なかみちえき |
(place-name) Nakamichieki |
中道湾 see styles |
chuudouwan / chudowan ちゅうどうわん |
(place-name) Chuudouwan |
中道町 see styles |
nakamichimachi なかみちまち |
(place-name) Nakamichimachi |
中道義 中道义 see styles |
zhōng dào yì zhong1 dao4 yi4 chung tao i chūdō gi |
meaning of middle way |
中道行 see styles |
zhōng dào xíng zhong1 dao4 xing2 chung tao hsing chūdō gyō |
the middle path |
中道西 see styles |
nakamichinishi なかみちにし |
(place-name) Nakamichinishi |
中道觀 中道观 see styles |
zhōng dào guān zhong1 dao4 guan1 chung tao kuan chūdō kan |
One of the Tiantai 三觀 three meditations, i. e. on the doctrine of the Mean to get rid of the illusion of phenomena. |
中道谷 see styles |
nakamichidani なかみちだに |
(place-name) Nakamichidani |
中道通 see styles |
nakamichidoori なかみちどおり |
(place-name) Nakamichidoori |
南中道 see styles |
minaminakamichi みなみなかみち |
(surname) Minaminakamichi |
口中道 see styles |
kuchinakamichi くちなかみち |
(surname) Kuchinakamichi |
The following table may be helpful for those studying Chinese or Japanese...
Title | Characters | Romaji (Romanized Japanese) | Various forms of Romanized Chinese | |
The Middle Way | 中道 | chuu dou / chuudou / chu do | zhōng dào zhong1 dao4 zhong dao zhongdao | chung tao chungtao |
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