right  concentration
is focusing our attention
on what we choose
without being distracted.
it is the absence of worries,
doubts, and drowsiness.
it is a state of joy and ease.

 ”path to peace” –  venerable wuling

right  mindfulness
is the state
in which we are aware
of everything that arises in our mind,
but we do so
nonjudgmentally
and without interpretation.

 ”path to peace” –  venerable wuling

right  effort
is enthusiastically approaching
everything we do
in our work, at home,
and in our practice.
it is replacing
unwholesome thoughts
with those that are wholesome.

 ”path to peace” –  venerable wuling

right  livelihood
is reflecting
our loving-kindness and
compassion
in the way we earn our living.
it is nurturing and
caring for others
with our work.

 ”path to peace” –  venerable wuling

right  action
is the reverence for all life,
and the respect
for the property of others.
it is the practice of
love and non-violence.

 ”path to peace” –  venerable wuling

right  speech
is the abstention from words
that are false, divisive,
abusive, or frivolous.
it is using words to benefit,
not to harm.

 ”path to peace” –  venerable wuling

right  thought
is the accordance of our thoughts
with the right view.
it is the letting go of
desires and attachments,
offering happiness to others,
and taking away their bitterness.

 ”path to peace” –  venerable wuling

right  view
is understanding
the four noble truths
of
the nature of suffering,
and understanding
the law of causality:

we reap what we sow.

 ”path to peace” –  venerable wuling

the noble eightfold path

the practice of wisdom  is accomplished by
right view and right thought,
the practice of morality  by
right speech, right action,
and right livelihood,
the practice of concentration  by
right effort, right mindfulness,
and right concentration.

 ”path to peace” –  venerable wuling

whether good or bad
our actions will bring results,
good or bad.

 ”path to peace” –  venerable wuling