The Eightfold Path and the Threefold Way

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  • Created by: Jag.X
  • Created on: 24-05-18 18:23
  • It is the 4th noble truth
  • Series of practises Buddhists follow=overcome suffering
  • Known as the middle way 

Eightfold Path:

  • 8 aspects that Buddhists practise to reach enlightenment
  • split into 3 diff sections (ethics, meditation and wisdom) which=threefold way

Threefold Way:

  • Ethics (sila)=emphasis on the importance of good morals & behaviour
  • meditation (samadhi)=importance of meditating to develop wisdom
  • Wisdom (Panna)=importance of overcoming ignorance to achieve enlightenment

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