Lesson Aim:

To investigate the Noble Eightfold Path

To reflect on how the eightfold path can be applied to life today.

The Teachings of the Buddha

The Eightfold Path

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1. Right Vision

Wisdom2. Right Emotion

3. Right Speech

Ethical Conduct

4. Right Action

5. Right Livelihood

6. Right Effort

Mental Developmen

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7. Right Awareness

8. Right meditation

Questions for reflection based on the eightfold path

1. What is your goal for the future?

2. What helps put you in a good mood to start the day?

3. How could your speech improve?

4. Are your intentions always good? (are you selfish/greedy?)

5. What jobs avoids suffering to animals/environment?

6.Are you lazy sometimes? How could you avoid this?

7.Are you easily distracted? Do you need to focus your mind?

8. Do you need to be calmer sometimes? How could you develop this?