the middle way is the importance of following the Buddhist dharma (the law), at whose heart lie the four noble truths: those of suffering (dukkhas), the cause of suffering (tanha), the end of suffering (nirvana), and the eightfold path which, if followed, will result in nirvana. 3/4" tall. 3-dimensional design. Sterling silver.> the middle way is the importance of following the Buddhist dharma (the law), at whose heart lie the four noble truths: those of suffering (dukkhas), the cause of suffering (tanha), the end of suffering (nirvana), and the eightfold path which, if followed, will result in nirvana. 3/4" tall. 3-dimensional design. Sterling silver.>