The Eightfold Path

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The Eightfold Path

• Buddhas Teachings

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Goal Enlightenment

• Buddhists believe the most important task in life
  was to reach enlightenment or peace by ending
  suffering.
• The Buddha decided that life is ruled by the Four
  Noble Truths.

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The Four Noble Truths

• Life is filled with suffering.
• Suffering is caused by people wanting more
  pleasure, more power, or a longer life.
• Suffering can end if people stop wanting things.
• People must follow eight basic laws if they are
  to stop wanting things.

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From Suffering to Enlightenment
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The Eightfold Path

• The eight basic laws are called the Eightfold
  path.
• The Eightfold Path is a set of instruction on the
  proper way to live.
• By following the Eightfold Path, the Buddha
  taught, people could end the suffering in their
  lives.

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1 Right Understanding

• Understand the Four Noble Truths

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2 Right Purpose

• Live a life of selflessness (not selfish), love,
  and nonviolence.

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3 Right Speech

• Be careful and truthful in what you say. Do not
  lie or gossip.

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4 Right Action

• Do not kill, steal, or lie. Be honest.

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5 Right way to earn a living

• Do not work at a job that causes harm to people
  or living creatures.

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6- Right effort

• Promote good actions and prevent evil actions

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7 Right mindfulness

• Be aware of but not attached to your emotions,
  thoughts, and feelings.

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8 Right concentration

• Focus your mind with practices such as meditation.