The Eightfold Path

The Eightfold Path

1. Right Understanding

   • This means having the knowledge of Buddha's teachings and agreeing with them

2. Right Speech

   • Trying to speak the truth and nicely 1) Not lying 2) Not swearing 3) Not gossiping 4) Not saying things that divide people

3. Right Intention

   • Doing things for the right reasons and with good intent

4. Right Action

   • Not killing, injuring, stealing or cheating on your or with someone else's partner

5. Right Livelihood

   • You can't make a living selling something harmful like guns or drugs

6. Right Effort

   • To make an effort to be positive rather than negative

7. Right Mindfulness

   • To always remember a strong sense of calm and have a strong sense of self

8. Right Concentration

   • The ability to keep concentration and have a calm and peaceful state of mind and be able to meditate.