Madhyamaka is a Mahayana Buddhist school founded by Nagarjuna teaching emptiness—all phenomena lack inherent existence, arising dependently without independent essence.
Founded by Nagarjuna (c. 150-250 CE). Aryadeva continued tradition. Spread to Tibet. Engaged in debates with Yogacara.
Nagarjuna, Aryadeva, Buddhapalita, Bhavaviveka, Chandrakirti, Je Tsongkhapa.
Emptiness (sunyata). Dependent origination. Two truths. Middle Way. Prasanga method. No self-nature.
