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Poster lesson 09 / 63 · Beginner
The Noble Eightfold Path
The artwork is preserved from the original collection. Read the accompanying explanation for context and distinctions between traditions.
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The eight factors are right view, intention, speech, action, livelihood, effort, mindfulness and concentration. They support one another and are commonly grouped as wisdom, ethics and concentration. Right effort concerns cultivating wholesome qualities, not maximising output. Right mindfulness belongs within this ethical and liberating path. Before a difficult decision, examine understanding, motivation and likely consequences rather than choosing whatever appears moderate.
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The Middle Way is not just meeting everything halfway
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