THE NOBLE EIGHTFOLD PATH

Wisdom Group

1. Right View (Perspective of the ‘Laws of Karma’, transiency, selflessness, the Four Noble Truths, generosity, humbleness, and the Four Immeasurable Minds)

2. Right Thought (Intention of renunciation, non-ill will, and harmlessness. Avoid greed, anger, and delusion)

Moral Discipline Group (Five Mindfulness Trainings)

3. Right Speech (Avoid false speech, harsh speech, malicious speech, and idle chatter)

4. Right Action (Avoid destruction of life, stealing, and sexual misconduct)

5. Right Livelihood (Earn living by a right livelihood, benefiting others. Not trading in weapons, living beings, Meat, and poisons or intoxicants)

Concentration Group

6. Right Diligence (Conducting numerous meritorious deeds. Practicing the Four Supreme Efforts and meditation)

7. Right Mindfulness (Awareness of body and mind. Contemplation of The Four Establishments of Mindfulness)

8. Right Concentration (Abandonment of the five hindrances, attainment of the four Jhanas “the liberations that are peaceful and formless”)