the eightfold path Flashcards
(9 cards)
1
Q
how does it link to the 4 noble truths?
A
the 4th noble truth magga outlines the eightfold path
- the eightfold path it’s the path to stop/end suffering
2
Q
why is it also known as the threefold trainings?
A
split into 3 different sections
•wisdom (panna)
•morality (sila)
•meditation (samudhi)
3
Q
what does panna mean?
A
wisdom
4
Q
what does sila mean?
A
morality
5
Q
what does samudhi mean?
A
meditation
6
Q
what does the buddha describe the eightfold path as?
A
the ‘middle way’ as it steers buddhist from the path of luxury and indulgence, but also away from asceticism
7
Q
panna/wisdom
A
•right understanding
•right thought
8
Q
sila/morality
A
•right speech
•right action
•right livelihood
9
Q
samudhi/meditation
A
•right concentration
•right mindfulness
•right effort
