Monday, February 23, 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 SpeechRight ActionRight LivelihoodMental Development: Right Effort Right Mindfulness Right ConcentrationWisdom: Right AttitudeRight View

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