Buddhist Eight fold Path Flashcards

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What is the Eight fold path?

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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).

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What is Right View?

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Recognizing that life involves suffering and change.
Understanding that following the eight fold path offers a way to overcome this suffering and live happily.

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What is Right Intention?

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Commit yourself to following the path-know that thinking about doing it is not the same about actually doing it.

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What is Right Speech?

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Speak the truth and speak in a posit and helpful way.

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What is Right Action

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Be kind to all living things. Be generous,truthful and content.Keep your mind clear so you can think straight.

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What is Right Livelihood?

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Do a job to earn your living in a way that does not harm others.When you work do your best and be honest.

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What is Right Effort?

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Keep control over your mind and avoid harmful thoughts.Be positive and make a deliberate effort to think good things about others.

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What is Right Mindfulness?

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Keep your mind focused on the present and those around you.Become more aware of others and your own feelings.

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What is Right Contemplation?

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Train your mind through Meditation. Get rid of greed, ignorance and hatred.

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