List of the Buddhist Values
The list of Buddhist values is also known as the noble eightfold path. It is considered one of the core teachings of the Buddha to end anguish and attain enlightenment. The eightfold path is also the fourth tenet of the Buddha's Four Noble Truths. Although the eight steps in the path are separate, they work together to create a more intimate understanding of what is expected of humanity.
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Right View
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The right view is to see and understand things as they are, not as they appear to be. It means to view the flawed nature of possessions and thoughts and value Karmic law, and to appreciate the beauty of the world through its imperfections.
Right Intention
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Right intention is the commitment to moral self-improvement. The three phases of the right intention are promoting good will -- which means to resist resentment and hatred -- the avoidance of temptation and the intention of living without cruelty, violence or aggression.
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Right Speech
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Buddhism teaches that words are powerful. With right speech, Buddha instructs his practitioners not to deceive, not to speak ill of one another, not to speak harshly to one another and to not spread gossip. Use kind words, think before speaking and remain mindful of others.
Right Action
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The principle of right action pertains to self-discipline and abstaining from wrongdoing. Abstain from harming each other through violence, abstain from stealing and abstain from misconduct.
Right Livelihood
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Right livelihood means to earn a living by legal and peaceful means, and not to profit from the misfortune of others.
Right Effort
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The tenet of right effort encourages individuals to maintain a positive mental energy. A negative mindset may lead to harmful activity. By maintaining an upbeat attitude, a more optimistic outlook can be maintained.
Right Mindfulness
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Right mindfulness falls into the realm of contemplation, with a positive outlook pertaining to the body the feeling and the state of mind. In Buddha's teachings, there are four foundations of mindfulness: Contemplation of feeling, of body, of state of mind and of wonder.
Right Concentration
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It is possible to attain a higher concentration level through meditation, which would, in turn, bring one a step closer to enlightenment. Right concentration promotes the theory of achieving a constant state of meditation to allow for clear thinking.
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