Eightfold Paths and the Noble Truths Flashcards
Right View:
Accept the world as it is and not as you want it to be.
Right Intention :
Be motivated by goodwill, kindness, and empathy rather than anger, resentment, or greed.
Right Speech :
Strive for your word to be helpful; do not lie or gossip.
Right Conduct:
Be aware of your behavior and always work to be better.
Right Livelihood:
Choose a career that results in joy rather than suffering.
Right Effort:
Avoid anger, jealousy and other negative thoughts.
Right Mindfulness:
Be aware and control your thoughts and emotions so your thoughts and emotions do not control you.
Right Meditation:
Focus your mind and body so that you can find the path to enlightenment.
Truth 1
There will always be suffering in life
Truth 2
The cause of suffering come from ourselves continually searching for something outside of ourselves
Truth 3
The way to to end suffering is to overcome selfish desires
Truth 4
The way to overcome selfish desires is to follow the Eightfold Path.
ahimsa
non violence
moksha
ultimate peace
dharma
ones duty in life
nirvana
the feeling of perfect and lasting peace.
