the noble eightfold path. is often symbolised by the “dharmachakra”; the “wheel of the law”

The The Noble Noble

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Path.Path.Is often

symbolised by the

“Dharmachakra”; the “Wheel of the Law”.

Right ViewRight View Prajna

Right View means that you must

begin your journey towards enlightenment in the right frame of mind; you must agree with the

teachings of the Three Marks of Life & the Four Noble Truths.

Right Right IntentionIntention

Prajna

Right intention means that you must follow the dharma for the right reasons;

To free yourself.

Out of love and compassion for

all beings.

Right Right SpeechSpeech

Sila

Right speech means that you must avoid

speaking harm, telling lies, or gossiping, and practice being

truthful & promoting harmony.

You must also value silence

Right Right ActionAction

Sila

Right action means that you must

behave well. Do not;

Destroy life, steal, misuse sex, over-

indulge the senses, lie, or cloud the mind

with alcohol or drugs.

(The five precepts)

Right Right LivelihoodLivelihood

Sila

Right livelihood means that you must earn your living in a way that does not

involve going against Buddhist principles. Work should be of

benefit to all, and not harm others!

Right Right EffortEffort

Samadhi

Right effort means that you must make a constant, positive effort to think and

act in a positive and good way.

This is very difficult & requires constant

effort!

Right Right MindfulneMindfulne

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Samadhi

Right mindfulness means that you must

be really aware of the world around you all the time; do not

be distracted, concentrate on the

way things are. Live in the moment!

Right Right ConcentraConcentra

tiontion

Samadhi

Right concentration means the regular

practice of meditation. This will enable you to calm the mind, develop

loving kindness, and gain insight into the

way that things really are!