Tuesday, February 17, 2009

THE NOBLE EIGHTFOLD PATH

THE NOBLE EIGHTFOLD PATH
1. Right understanding ( To understand the law of cause and effect and four noble truths )
2. Right attitude ( Not harbouring thoughts of greed and anger )
3. Right speech ( Avoid lying, Gossip, Harsh speech, and tale-telling )
4. Right action ( Not to destroy any life, Not to steal or commit adultary )
5. Live livelihood ( Avoiding occupations that bring harm to oneself and others )
6. Right effort ( Earnestly doing one"s best in the right direction )
7. Right mindfulness ( Always being aware and attentive )
8. Right concentration ( To making the mind steady and calm in order to realise the true nature of things )
Also know as...

Good Conduct: Right Speech
Right Action
Right Livelihood

Mental Development: Right Effort
Right Mindfulness
Right Concentration

Wisdom: Right Attitude
Right View

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