Sidhartha Gautama was able to discover the middle

Answer 1

path by practicing extreme asceticism and then realizing that it did not lead to enlightenment. He then began practicing moderation and balance in all aspects of life, which eventually led him to achieve enlightenment and become the Buddha. The middle path refers to the idea of avoiding extreme indulgence and extreme deprivation, and finding a balanced approach to life in order to find true happiness and liberation from suffering.