The Middle Way Institute

10/16/2026

MMF #25 The Birth of Stillness

Saturday, October 10th, 2026, between 9:30–11:00 AM (New York local time), The Middle Way Institute (MWI) organized a global session via Zoom to connect all The Middle Way Friends from around the world. Peace-loving participants from 15 countries attended: USA, Malaysia, Jordan, Bangladesh, Israel, Italy, Singapore, France, Philippines, India, Australia, China, Austria, Laos and Thailand.

The program started with a peaceful guided meditation led by Monk Burin. After that, he delivered a wisdom talk on "The Birth of Stillness.” All participants were then invited to take a group photo and interact casually in four smaller sharing groups.

Before the fund offering, participants recited the Five Caring Ethics (Five Silas). The October offering was led by Kosal Ley from Cambodia in Pali and Jennifer Teh Li Ghim from Malaysia in English. Subsequently, the monastic community gave a Pali blessing to all patrons and volunteers. Several participants felt uplifted after the offering and receiving blessings from the teaching monks. Finally, the program concluded with Monk Burin delivering The Middle Way update to The Middle Way patrons.

It was a valuable monthly opportunity for The Middle Way Friends to practice Giving, Ethics, Meditation and Wisdom together.

Want to join the next event? Mark your calendar for the next MMF #26 on Saturday, November 7th, 2026 from 08.30-10.00 AM (New York Local Time) via Zoom. And please e-mail us, [email protected].

10/15/2026

Dear all The Middle Way Friends

We are delighted to share with you the new edited VDOs from The Middle Way Wisdom Developers Conference 2026 (MWDC26). Let's reconnect with all wonderful memory and energy from Sep 26, 2026, 109th Anniversary of The Middle Way Wisdom.

1. The Middle Way Wisdom Developers Conference 2026 Full Video
https://youtu.be/k17BqXyl1_c

2. The Middle Way Wisdom Developers Conference 2026 Highlights
https://youtu.be/7ICv8WdJIfc

3. Global Peace Meditation | MWDC26
https://youtu.be/8wA09IActtI

4. GEMW Practice Launch | MWDC26
https://youtu.be/zbL9yxJbdIg

5. Giving Practice | MWDC26
https://youtu.be/G1YrB5U9Xy0

6. Ethics Practice | MWDC26
https://youtu.be/ur-XGaxsuM8

7. Meditation Practice | MWDC26
https://youtu.be/4n7Gb33a_vI

8. Wisdom Practice | MWDC26
https://youtu.be/2t6VuStXtpc

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

10/08/2026

Monk Burin Delivers Opening Keynote for Brain Days at UNGA81 in New York City

On Thursday, September 24, 2026, nearly one hundred experts, including scientists, policymakers, organizational leaders, and mental health professionals, gathered at the Cure Building in New York City for Brain Days at UNGA81 during Sep 23-24, 2026. Venerable Burin Thitakusalo, known as Monk Burin, Executive Director of The Middle Way Institute, was invited to open day 2 of the event with a keynote address titled "The Science of Wisdom: Discovering a New Medicine for Brain Health."

Monk Burin began by noting that neurological conditions are now the leading cause of ill health and disability worldwide, and that treatment alone cannot close this gap. Prevention and resilience, he argued, must become practices available to every person. He then elaborated the concept of "The Science of Wisdom" through the Buddha's teaching on the Three Kinds of Wisdom: Wisdom from the Inquisitive Mind, Wisdom from the Imaginative Mind, and Wisdom from the Silent Mind.

He went on to introduce Luang Pu Wat Paknam, Founding Teacher of The Middle Way Tradition, who taught The Middle Way Meditation as the path to experiencing Wisdom from the Silent Mind. Monk Burin brought its impact to life with real stories from his own students, from a burned-out CEO to a child on the autism spectrum, whose lives had been transformed through the practice. He concluded his remarks with a key message from Luang Pu Wat Paknam, “Stillness of the mind is the key to success,” and encouraged participants to keep practicing and to share it with others, so that its benefits for brain health could reach more people.

He then led all participants in a session of The Middle Way Meditation, giving them the chance to experience Wisdom from the Silent Mind firsthand. The talk resonated with many in the audience, and after Monk Burin stepped off the stage, several attendees approached him to learn more about The Middle Way Meditation and The Middle Way Institute.

10/06/2026

Celebrating 109 Years of The Middle Way Wisdom with the First-Ever MWDC26

Here are the most memorable moments from The Middle Way Wisdom Developers Conference (MWDC26), held on Saturday, September 26, from 9:00 to 11:00 AM (New York time). So many wonderful things happened in those two hours.

We began with the GEMW Practice Launch, led by Monk Burin and four inspiring The Middle Way leaders. We then joined in a Global Synchronized Meditation to honor Luang Pu Wat Paknam, Founding Teacher of The Middle Way Wisdom. Together with The Middle Way Delegates and Seekers from 33 countries across six continents, we spread inner peace to help create world peace. It was a truly wholesome and hopeful moment for humanity.

We rejoice in everyone's merit, and offer our deepest thanks to all the Delegates, Volunteers, Sponsors, and Seekers who made MWDC26 possible. We enriched one another with peace, love, and hope.

See you again at MWDC27. Stay peaceful and shining until we meet again!

The Middle Way Wisdom Developers Conference 2026 Highlights
https://youtu.be/7ICv8WdJIfc

P.S. Please share this story of world peace through inner peace as widely as you can, so together we can create ripples of peace and hope around the world.

10/04/2026

Join us for Monthly The Middle Way Family #25: The Birth of Stillness

Dear The Middle Way Friends

We’re excited to invite you to join the MMF event on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at 9:30 AM (New York Time). The event will include a meditation, a wisdom talk, a small group sharing with The Middle Way friends and an MWF offering to the community.

Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2700720072?&openExternalBrowser=1
or
Meeting ID: 270 072 0072
Passcode : 072

We look forward to sharing this special time with you!

09/26/2026

MWDC26

The Middle Way Wisdom Developers Conference 2026

09/25/2026

Dear The Middle Way Friends

In less than 48 hours, on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at 9:00 AM (New York time), we will have the wholesome opportunity to celebrate 109 Years of The Middle Way Wisdom, rediscovered by Ven. Phramongkolthepmuni (Luang Pu Wat Paknam).

If you have already registered to join via Zoom, we look forward to welcoming you to our annual gathering of The Middle Way Family. If you have not yet registered, a limited number of spots are still available. Please register now to secure your place:
👉 www.bit.ly/MWDC26

We are also delighted to share the detailed program and our wonderful lineup of featured speakers for The Middle Way Wisdom Developers Conference 2026 (MWDC26).

Last but not least, we are deeply grateful to our Corporate Sponsors and to all Individual and Group Sponsors for their generous support of MWDC26. We rejoice in the merit of every donor. If you would like to practice generosity and contribute to this noble cause of World Peace through Inner Peace, please contact any MWI monk or staff member you know.

With gratitude and blessings
The Middle Way Team

09/13/2026

MMF #24 Three Waves of Global Buddhism

Saturday, September 5th, 2026, between 9:30–11:00 AM (New York local time), The Middle Way Wisdom Institute (MWI) organized a global session via Zoom to connect all The Middle Way Friends from around the world. Peace-loving participants from 22 countries attended: USA, Malaysia, Jordan, Bangladesh, Italy, UK, Singapore, Switzerland, France, Philippines, India, Australia, Japan, Portugal, Vietnam, Myanmar, Russia, Laos, Hungary, Morocco, South Korea and Thailand.

The program started with a peaceful guided meditation led by Monk Burin. After that, he delivered a wisdom talk on "Three Waves of Global Buddhism.” All participants were then invited to take a group photo and interact casually in four smaller sharing groups.

Before the fund offering, participants recited the Five Caring Ethics (Five Silas). The September offering was led by Peggy Sie Geok Choo from Singapore in Pali and Nguyen Thi Tuong Van from Vietnam in English. Subsequently, the monastic community gave a Pali blessing to all patrons and volunteers. Several participants felt uplifted after the offering and receiving blessings from the teaching monks. Finally, the program concluded with Monk Burin delivering The Middle Way update to The Middle Way patrons.

It was a valuable monthly opportunity for The Middle Way Friends to practice Giving, Ethics, Meditation and Wisdom together.

Want to join the next event? Mark your calendar for the next MMF #25 on Saturday, Oct 10th, 2026 from 09.30-11.00 AM (New York Local Time) via Zoom. And please e-mail us, [email protected].

09/02/2026

Announcement for a New Group of Monk Team 2026

Hi all The Middle Way Friends from around the world

The Middle Way Wisdom Institute (MWI) is delighted to announce the arrival of this New Group of “Monk Team” to Daily Mind Shower (DMS). This New Group of Monk Team is well-trained in meditation and wisdom practices. They will start their first teachings from Sep 11 to Sep 28. What an awesome opportunity to learn directly from dedicated Theravada Buddhist monks from MWI.

Let’s join DMS in coming days to learn from our New Monks.

Friday, Sep 11: Mindfulness Brings Happiness by Monk Foont

Monday, Sep 14: The Power of Stillness by Monk Niphon

Tuesday, Sep 15: When Expectations Hurt by Monk Mezzo

Friday, Sep 18: Refresh Your Body by Monk Donut

Wednesday, Sep 23: The Battle Within by Monk Mezzo

Thursday, Sep 24: You Are Not Your Thoughts by Monk Donut

Friday, Sep 25: The Power of a Clear Mind by Monk Foont

Monday, Sep 28: The Benefits of Meditation for Daily Life by Monk Niphon

Youtube Channel: www.youtube.com/
Time period:
08.00 - 09.00 am (New York Local Time)
02.00 - 03.00 pm (Geneva Local Time)
07.00 - 08.00 pm (Bangkok Local Time)

07/01/2026

Dear all The Middle Way Friends and Daily Mind Shower Fans around the world

The Middle Way Institute (MDWI) is delighted to announce the arrival of this New Group of “The Middle Way Moderators” to Daily Mind Shower (DMS) program on our YouTube channel (). They are very well-trained by The Middle Way Coaches and Current Moderators of DMS program.

Let’s join DMS this July to support our 6 New Moderators.

No.1 Anisa from Thailand on July 2 and 4.
No.2 Kayo from Japan on July 3 and 11.
No.3 Sabita from Nepal on July 5 and 6.
No.4 Chompoo from Myanmar on July 8 and 9.
No.5 Ekaterina from Russia on July 10 and 18.
No.6 Jantana from Thailand on July 24 and 25.

Looking forward to seeing you LIVE on DMS program.