A friend sent me this
Eightfold Path of Righteousness -or- Noble Eightfold Path 八正道(八條崇高的道路).
Ethical discipline includes
(1) perfect speech 正語which is true, kind and appropriate speech,
(2) perfect action 正業 which are actions which do not harm others,
(3) perfect livelihood 正命 which is obtaining our sustenance by non-harmful and honest means. Meditative Stabilization includes
(4) perfect effort 正精進 which is effort to counteract the disturbing attitudes and negative emotions by mediating on the path,
(5) perfect mindfulness 正念 which is counteracting laxity and excitement in our meditation and
(6) perfect concentration 正定 where the mind can remain fixed one-pointedly on virtuous objects. Wisdom includes
(7) perfect understanding 正見 that allows us to realize emptiness, and
(8) perfect thought 正思which is the mind that can explain the path clearly to others and is motivated by the wish for them to be free from suffering.
People nowadays are all looking for happiness in life. Would the above give you some insights?
