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Oct 02, 2006 09:48

Suffering: Birth is suffering, aging is suffering, illness is suffering, death is suffering; union with what is displeasing is suffering; separation from what is pleasing is suffering; not to get what one wants is suffering; in brief, the five aggregates subject to clinging are suffering.

Right Viewpoint - Realizing the Four Noble Truths

Right Values - Commitment to mental and ethical growth in moderation

Right Speech - One speaks in a non hurtful, not exaggerated, truthful way

Right Actions - Wholesome action, avoiding action that would hurt others

Right Livelihood - One's job does not harm in any way oneself or others; directly or indirectly (weapon maker, drug dealer, etc.)

Right Effort - One makes an effort to improve

Right Mindfulness - Mental ability to see things for what they are with clear consciousness

Right Meditation - State where one reaches enlightenment and the ego has disappeared
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