The New Middle Way: A Buddhist Path Between Secular and Ossified - Enlightenment for Regular Folks

The New Middle Way is a deeply personal and accessible guide to Buddhist practice in the 21st Century. Mel Pine's decades of experience inform this book, providing a fresh look at Buddhist principles and modern living. It combines ancient wisdom with personal stories of trauma, healing, and resilience.

This book is fundamentally about finding a moderate path between ancient tradition and modern secularism. Mel encourages readers to accept change, be present, and be kind, while understanding their inner goodness.

With teachings on meditation, awareness, and ethical living, The New Middle Way provides a roadmap to joy, peace, and liberation from needless suffering. It’s a book for anyone seeking a practical spiritual path, whether they are beginners or experienced practitioners.

“A delightful book that will benefit many.” Author Andrew Holecek“Feels like sitting with a wise and compassionate elder.” Discovery Reviewer Maileen Hamto"Welcoming spiritual guide built on logic, life experience, and insight." BookLife Review“Like a compassionate hand reaching out across the page.” Author Sophia Bennett“An interdisciplinary book on Eastern spirituality that combines Buddhism, philosophy, and science.” Author Jim Palmer“This book is the One that will educate you and change your life.” Reader“A unique and timely contribution to the canon of Buddhist literature.” Reader“Mel’s personal story is an extraordinary page-turner.” Reader

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Release date

Audiobook: 1 November 2025