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Insight on the Eightfold Path
DaltheJigsaw
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1. Right View Wisdom
2. Right Intention
3. Right Speech Ethical Conduct
4. Right Action
5. Right Livelihood
6. Right Effort Mental Development
7. Right Mindfulness
8. Right Concentration
The Noble Eightfold Path describes the way to the end of suffering, as it was laid out by Siddhartha Gautama. It is a practical guideline to ethical and mental development with the goal of freeing the individual from attachments and delusions; and it finally leads to understanding the truth about all things. Together with the Four Noble Truths it constitutes the gist of Buddhism. Great emphasis is put on the practical aspect, because it is only through practice that one can attain a higher level of existence and finally reach Nirvana. The eight aspects of the path are not to be understood as a sequence of single steps, instead they are highly interdependent principles that have to be seen in relationship with each other.
http://www.thebigview.com/buddhism/eightfoldpath.html
2. Right Intention
3. Right Speech Ethical Conduct
4. Right Action
5. Right Livelihood
6. Right Effort Mental Development
7. Right Mindfulness
8. Right Concentration
The Noble Eightfold Path describes the way to the end of suffering, as it was laid out by Siddhartha Gautama. It is a practical guideline to ethical and mental development with the goal of freeing the individual from attachments and delusions; and it finally leads to understanding the truth about all things. Together with the Four Noble Truths it constitutes the gist of Buddhism. Great emphasis is put on the practical aspect, because it is only through practice that one can attain a higher level of existence and finally reach Nirvana. The eight aspects of the path are not to be understood as a sequence of single steps, instead they are highly interdependent principles that have to be seen in relationship with each other.
http://www.thebigview.com/buddhism/eightfoldpath.html
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Perfectly stated. The practical aspect is really where the Dharma comes alive. It's one thing to memorize the list, but another to apply "Right Livelihood" or "Right Speech" in a modern commercial world.
I recently bookmarked this article because it focuses on how to actually practice these steps in a very modern, relatable way. It helped me realize that even starting small with one or two areas can lead to a big shift in perspective. Worth a look for those looking for a roadmap: What Is the Noble Eightfold Path? (And How to Actually Practice It)
I stepped off the Path, and became over-involved with personal matters I considered vital and essential to my progress and existence.
I was wrong. While they did - and still do - require some attention, I no longer permit them to overwhelm me, or centrally occupy my attention.
I began to follow The Walk of Peace, on Facebook (which I hold in contempt, like WhatsApp and Instagram) and was horrified to learn one of the monks lost his lower leg in an accident that occurred about a month into the Walk.
His extraordinarily matter-of-fact attitude, positivity, calmness and acceptance, did much to jolt me out of my materialistic stupor.
I'm now reading "The Mindful Path - combining psychotherapy and Buddhist Practices" by Michael Jones, Ph.D. implementing the 8-fold Path, from a psychotherapeutic angle.
I'm loving every line, as it explores all Eight Factors in depth, and how to best implement them practically.
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or failing that 
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