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3. The Middle Way The Middle Way [majjhima paṭipadā] is a path of practice that avoids the extremes of either sensual indulgence or self-mortification. It is a path of practice that is conducive to taming the mind, supreme knowledge, virtuous knowledge, the extinguishing of craving and for liberation from defilements. It is the practice of the Noble Ones, fitting for monks who have gone to the trouble to raise themselves from the status of householders. Monks should practice the Middle Way according to the Noble Eightfold Path [aṭṭhān ghikamagga], namely: 1. Right View [Sammā Diṭṭhi] 2. Right Intention [Sammā Saṅkappa] 3. Right Speech [Sammā Vācā] 4. Right Action [Sammā Kammanta] 5. Right Livelihood [Sammā Ājiva] 6. Right Effort [Sammā Vāyāma] 7. Right Mindfulness [Sammā Sati] 8. Right Concentration [Sammā Samādhi] Sometimes the Noble Eightfold Path is summarized in three components, i.e. the Higher Training in Self-Discipline [adhlilasikkhā]; the Higher Training of the Mind [adhicittasikkhā]; and the Higher Training in Wisdom [adhipaññasikkhā]. These trainings are the path by which Prince Siddhattha became enlightened as the Lord Buddha, and gained insight into the Four Noble Truths which comprise: 1. The Noble Truth of Suffering [dukkha ariyasca] 2. The Noble Truth of the Causation of Suffering [dukkhasumudaya ariyasacca]