I provide this for our Buena Vista Sangha in Amador County, California and any meditation students who may need a little background on the Buddhist tradition from which our meditation practices come. These practices have traditionally been practiced in the context of a broader understanding that is very helpful, even essential, to make deeper progress with these methods. It's my hope that the following short summary of The Middle Way, The Four Noble Truths and The Noble Eightfold Path help make a rewarding difference in your practice.