Buddhist Eight fold Path Flashcards
What is the Eight fold path?
The eight fold path is a set of teachings about how to go about living your life. Buddhist believe that the ultimate goal in living this way is to attain Nirvana (enlightenment).
What is Right View?
Recognizing that life involves suffering and change.
Understanding that following the eight fold path offers a way to overcome this suffering and live happily.
What is Right Intention?
Commit yourself to following the path-know that thinking about doing it is not the same about actually doing it.
What is Right Speech?
Speak the truth and speak in a posit and helpful way.
What is Right Action
Be kind to all living things. Be generous,truthful and content.Keep your mind clear so you can think straight.
What is Right Livelihood?
Do a job to earn your living in a way that does not harm others.When you work do your best and be honest.
What is Right Effort?
Keep control over your mind and avoid harmful thoughts.Be positive and make a deliberate effort to think good things about others.
What is Right Mindfulness?
Keep your mind focused on the present and those around you.Become more aware of others and your own feelings.
What is Right Contemplation?
Train your mind through Meditation. Get rid of greed, ignorance and hatred.