THE FOURTH NOBLE TRUTH
''There is a way to let go of
desire.''
This 'way' is called 'The Eightfold Path' - because there are
eight steps. They steps are usually divided into two groups
wisdom - morality - concentration
wisdom
1 · Right View - understanding human nature
- understanding The Four Noble Truths.
2 · Right Thought - or right intention.
Thoughts free frrom greed, anger and cruelty.
morality
3 · Right Speech - avoiding: false;
slanderous; harsh; frivolous speech.
4 · Right Action - not killing; not
stealing; avoiding sexual misconduct.
concentration
5 · Right Livelihood - it should be by
legal and peaceful means.
6 · Right Effort - to overcome ones
unwholesome mind states.
7 · Right Mindfulness - developing mental
clarity, being awake & alert
8 · Right Concentration - is 'one
pointedness of mind'
This eight-fold path leads to the
goal of Buddhism - enlightenment.
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