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Teachings– Eightfold path (Middle path)
 
 

The Noble 8-fold Path is being moral, at all times, focusing the mind on being fully aware of our thoughts and actions, and developing wisdom by understanding the Four Noble Truths and by developing compassion for others.  The path has three main trans, which are knows as the three Practices.

  • Panna
  • Sila
  • Samadhi
 
 

First step - discernment, wisdom (Panna)

Discernment, insight, wisdom, enlightenment. This is the real heart of Buddhism. Wisdom will emerge if your mind is pure and calm.

  1. Right Understanding (Samma ditthi): Right view or understanding. Vision of the nature of reality and the path of transformation.
  2. Right thinking (Samma sankappa): Following the right path in life. Right thought or attitude. Liberating emotional intelligence in your life and acting from love and compassion. An informed heart and feeling mind that are free to practice letting go.
  
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