Question 01: Eight-fold path ways.

In Buddhism, the Eightfold Path, also known as Pali Atthangika-magga or Sanskrit Astangika-
marga, is an early interpretation of the path to enlightenment. The Eightfold Path is first
mentioned in what is considered to be the first sermon given by Buddhism's founder, Siddhartha
Gautama, also known as the Buddha, after his enlightenment. There he lays out the Eightfold
Path, a middle way between asceticism and sensual indulgence. The term Astangika-marga, like
the Sanskrit term Chatvari-arya-satyani, which means "Four Noble Truths," denotes nobility and
is frequently translated as "Eightfold Noble Path." Similarly, the Noble Eightfold Noble Path is
noble not because of the path itself but because of those who obey it, just as the Four Noble
Truths are noble because of those who recognize them. As a result, the “Eightfold Path of the
(spiritually) Noble” could be a better translation of Astangika-marga. Later in the sermon, the
Buddha lays out the Four Noble Truths and links the Eightfold Path with the fourth truth, the
truth of the path. 

1) Right View.

Right Understanding or Right View is the first of the eightfold path's steps. This is a big
move forward in terms of seeing the world and everything in it for what they are, rather than
what we think they are or what we want them to be. Studying, reading, and examining the
knowledge is necessary, but it is only the preparing for the journey, similar to reading the
signs on a map and then making the journey. Direct personal experience will eventually lead
us to Right Understanding on a deeper level.

We must acknowledge and learn from the Four Noble Truths. It entails comprehending the
concepts of life, death, and rebirth. It entails being aware of the road to Enlightenment.  It
notes that one must comprehend the Three Marks of Life, which include Suffering, not self
(letting go of selfishness and ego), and impermanence.

Understanding the Three Marks of Life, the Four Noble Truths, and Karma all come together
in the Right View. Knowing and comprehending the Buddha's teachings is essentially what it
is all about. We must strive to comprehend knowledge because it is the path to
Enlightenment.
2) Right intention.
The Eightfold Path's second step is Right Intention. This is where we're devoted to the
path. Right understanding tells us what life really is, and what the challenges of life are,
Right Purpose urges us to determine what our heart desires.
Right Intention must come from the heart and requires respecting the dignity of all life
and compassion, starting with yourself.
Right Purpose means patience and journey passion. Setting up to climb a high mountain
means you need to consider the land surfaces and obstacles, other members of the team,
and the equipment you need. Close to correct view. But if you really want and have a
passion for climbing, you'll just climb the mountain. That's Right Intention. The mountain
we climb here is our life-through path.
To summarize, right understanding eliminates ignorance. We then eliminate desire with
right intent and understanding, which in turn leads the suffering described in the Four
Noble Truths.
3) Right Speech.
The Path continues with Right Speech as the next move. We have a tendency to
underestimate the strength of the spoken word, and we often regret hastily spoken words.
Every one of us has felt the disappointment that comes with harsh criticism, whether
warranted or not, and we have all likely felt good when we have been motivated by kind
words.
Right speech entails recognizing the facts as well as being mindful of the negative
consequences of idle speculation and rumor-mongering. Talking carefully will help to
bring people together and repair divisions. A spirit of consideration develops as a result
of choosing never to talk unkindly or in frustration, bringing us closer to daily
compassionate living.
4) Right Action.
Right Action recognizes the need to take life's ethical approach, to consider others, and
the world we live in. This involves not taking what is not offered to us and honoring the
commitments we make in both our personal and professional lives.
 Right Action also includes the Buddha's five precepts of not killing, stealing, lying,
avoiding sexual assault, and refraining from using drugs or other intoxicants.
This move on the road also involves a comprehensive environmental policy, with Right
Action taken wherever possible to protect the future generations.
5) Right Live hood
The next Eightfold Path follows Right Action, and this is Right Livelihood. If your work
lacks reverence for life, success on the spiritual path would be an obstacle. Buddhism
encourages dignity of all living creatures and reverence for all things.
Buddha discouraged certain types of work, particularly those where you deal with
dangerous drugs and intoxicants, those dealing with firearms, and those harmful to
animal or human life. So it wouldn't recommend a committed Buddhist to have a liquor
store, run a weapons shop, or be a butcher. In his day, he even opposed slave trafficking
in human labor. And he was also against both the practice of fortune telling, as this made
predictions about a predetermined future, where his teaching emphasizes that what we do
now creates the future.
Right Livelihood also means that a Buddhist who can do any work, either as part of a
Buddhist group or in the office, or, alternatively, do home-based or community-based
service. Many monk communities ensure each member has regular chores, reminding
him of this move on the Eightfold Path.
6) Right Effort

Right Effort means fostering passion, a balanced positive mindset. Like a musical
instrument's strings, the amount of effort shouldn't be too nervous or too impatient, not too
relaxed or too laid back. Right Effort can yield steady, cheerful resolve.

Simple and truthful thoughts and feelings of envy and frustration should be encouraged to
produce Right Effort. Right Effort means constructive thought, accompanied by concentrated
action.

On this one, the Buddha has been well ahead of his time, and several books were written
about the influence of right attitude.

7) Right Mindfulness
 Right mindfulness is being conscious of the moment, focused in that moment. When we
drive somewhere, we hear sounds, see houses, trees, advertise, feel movement, think of
those we left away, think of our destination. So for other moments in our existence.
Right Mindfulness tells us to be aware of the path at that moment, and at that moment be
clear and undistracted. Right mindfulness is closely linked to meditation, forming the
foundation of meditation.
Right Mindfulness is not an effort to exclude the universe. Right Mindfulness asks us to
be conscious of the moment and our actions at the time. Being conscious, we can see how
old patterns and behaviors control us. In this knowledge, we can see how fears of
possible future limits our current behavior.
8) Right Concentration
Once the mind is uncomplicated, it will focus on achieving whatever is wanted. Right
Concentration turns the mind to concentrate on an object like a flower, a lit candle, or a
word like loving compassion. This defines the next part of meditation.
Right concentration means we choose worthy directions for mind concentration, but all in
nature, beauty and ugly, can be useful for concentration. No object or idea may be
required for further advancement at greater depths.
Right Mindfulness and Right Concentration's benefits are important as they enable the
mind to see things, not as we are programmed to see them, but as they really are.
Simultaneously, they also give the world a sense of calm and harmony. By being in the
present and being able to focus effectively, the moment feels a sense of joy. Release from
past pain control and future mind games brings us closer to liberation from misery.

The eightfold path in Buddhism is intended as a guideline to be considered, contemplated, and

Right's definition has many facets, including an ethical, rational, or middle way. When things go
"right," we also encounter a special feeling inside that reinforces the right decision or action.