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Message: <blockquote data-quote="sachii" data-source="post: 3363035" data-attributes="member: 126652">The Eightfold Path   1. Right UnderstandingThis precept can be thought of as the understanding of the Four Noble Truths as a whole. This understanding is not superficial, and without needing name nor label it deeply knows the true nature of things. It is one of the factors that  constitute wisdom.2. Right ThoughtRight Thought is one of the factors that constitute wisdom. Selfless renunciation, detachment, love and nonviolence, these thoughts are extended to all beings. When this is lacking, however, as in such as thoughts based on selfish desire, hatred and violence, it is a sign that one is lacking in wisdom.3. Right Speech Do not tell lies. Refrain from backbiting, slander and rumor-mongering as they bring about disharmony in people. Stay away from harsh and malicious language. Foaming at the mouth is to be avoided. Speak carefully and appropriately. Ethical conduct is based on Right Speech.4. Right ActionDon't kill, don't steal, be honest in your dealings, and have appropriate sexual intercourse. (Editor's Note: what constitutes appropriate varies with the culture from within which one is coming from). Ethical conduct is rooted in Right Action5. Right LivelihoodDo not make profit through harming others. For example, typical Buddhist employment would not  include: arms dealer, crystal meth dealer, shrimp catcher, or chemical company executive. Right Livelihood is ethical conduct.6. Right EffortYou must be persistent in preventing evil and unharmonious states of mind from coming to be. You must also be persistent in promoting good andharmonious states of mind. Right Effort is a Mental Discipline. 7. Right Mindfulness (or Attentiveness)You should be ever aware of what your body is doing, what you sense and feel, and what your mind is thinking about. You should attempt to be detachedfrom these things, however. Merely notice them as they happen, and don't get all caught up in, say, that fantasy you love to replay in your head whenever yousmell watermelon-scented body lotion. Right  indfulness is a mental discipline.8. Right ConcentrationThis precept points to the various modes of meditation and also other practices used to strengthen mental discipline. A very common practice is "Noticing One's Breath", in which, sitting comfortably with your back upright, you notice your breath as it goes in and out, in and out. You also come to notice that your mind is a nonstop whirlwind of disjoint thought, and with continued meditation the mind tends to calm and clear.</blockquote>

Verification: Asuwa dahayen wadi kalama keeyada?

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