the noble eightfold path. is often symbolised by the “dharmachakra”; the “wheel of the law”
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The The Noble Noble
EightfoEightfold ld
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!