What does it mean, to you?
Textbook answers are not necessary.
Am interested in how it's interpreted in the many facets of life.
Cross-disciplinarily, broadly, universally... even personally. :-)
Am looking forward to some interesting viewpoints.
Best Wishes,
A. R.
2007-04-23 09:59:02 · 9 answers · asked by goodfella 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
the Quran referres to Islam as the straight Path, so I would guess, that if this is in Islam, it would be anther Abrahamic religion, close to Islam, like Judaism or Christianity.
2007-04-23 10:02:30 · answer #1 · answered by YouCannotKnowUnlessUAsk 6 · 1⤊ 3⤋
It is mentioned in the Qur'an that:
And the heavens He has raised high and set up the balance so that you may not exceed the measure. So weigh all things with justice and fall not short of the measure. (55:8-10)
The Arabic word Meeza can be translated as balance, measure, equity, the mean, the middle path, an incorporates the concepts of judgment, equilibrium and reasoned argument. It is derived from the word Wazn which literally means weight, and another derivative from the same root is Mauzoon which means something made perfectly balanced or proportioned.
The Qur'anic verses concur with the findings of science that the universe is dependent on a series of laws which rely upon balance and equilibrium.
2007-04-23 10:28:57 · answer #2 · answered by HM 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
It means walking the path that is neither too austere or too luxurious. As a layperson, I strive to follow the precepts for laypeople (not as severe as for monastics). I try to put into practice the Early Buddhist teaching that the path to awakening is a gradual path (& that I can make progress toward this goal in this lifetime). It means trying to cultivate metta or compassion toward all beings and also cultivating bodhicitta, or the thought of awakening.
2007-04-23 12:58:21 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Isn't it a Buddhist principle that means you are better off avoiding the extremes in many situations, such as avoid overeating or starving yourself. Another way of saying Moderation in all things.
2007-04-23 10:10:39 · answer #4 · answered by pschroeter 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Walking in the land of good and bad who can know peace? Trusting in words and letters one becomes confused. Black ink on white paper, just who is it that knows this? Welcome to the middle path myself, good to know you.
2007-04-23 10:31:18 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
your first answer sums up what i was gonna say...in Islam we are to be in the middle...
2007-04-23 10:08:53 · answer #6 · answered by baba where art thou 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Equanimity.
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2007-04-23 10:03:16 · answer #7 · answered by vinslave 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
to me it means the path centre of all the others! lol
2007-04-23 10:03:15 · answer #8 · answered by MARIE S 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
2 me, it means the "other choice".... the in between, not yes not no, INDIFFERENCE!!
2007-04-23 10:07:41 · answer #9 · answered by Paddy 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋