madhyamika

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What does madhyamika mean?

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

Where does madhyamika come from?

From Sanskrit माध्यमक (mādhyamaka).

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