The Noble Eightfold Path

The Noble Eightfold Path

Amanda Sanginiti

Mr.Jamnik

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8. RIGHT CONCENTRATION

The eighth path is a form of mediation, concentrate on one object in order to get rid of distractions. It allows one to see as they really are and thus gain enlightenment.

The girl in this picture is taking time to reflect

and finding out who she really is. Right Concentration is all about finding ones true self. Sometimes you need time alone to reflect on your past and your future. This will help you to avoid making similar mistakes from your past and plan for your future.

7. RIGHT MINDFULNESS

The seventh path is about always being aware of everything you are thinking and doing. Being aware of your thoughts, feeling and actions. Lastly knowing oneself.

This photo represents someone

not sure of who they are. Right

Mindfulness is being aware of

who you are and how you feel.

Many people are unaware of

who they truly are and their value

on earth. You should feel confident in yourself.

6. RIGHT EFFORT

The sixth path is a person must work hard to get rid of bad thoughts while working on building good wholesome thoughts.

This picture that I choose best describes the description for Right Effort because it best represents the girl clearing her mind of bad thoughts and replacing them with good ones. It takes a while to remove bad thoughts from your mind so stay away from negative influences. For example hanging out with the wrong crowd at school.

5. RIGHT LIVELIHOOD

The fifth path is about earning a living through actions that would not harm other living things.

The photo expresses someone gaining money by committing fraud. The man certainly does not care, and he is not willing to work honestly for his money. He should be working to receive payment and helping others who are less fortunately.

4. RIGHT CONDUCTION

The fourth path is about not to cheat, steal, murder or any sexual misconduct.

This photo represents Right Conduction because it shows a little girl stealing from a woman's wallet. Right Conduction also states we should not do wrong. In this picture the girl is doing wrong and should think about the other person's feelings.

3. RIGHT SPEECH

The third path is about eliminate all forms of lying, slandering, gossiping, swearing. We must speak truthfully and kindly about others.

I choose this picture of bullying to represent the Right Speech. We need to stop treating people rudely and start speaking to one another in a kind way. There is no need for hatred.

2. RIGHT THOUGHT

The second path is about cleansing the mind and replacing wrong thoughts (envy, desires) with right thoughts (kindness, forgiveness, renunciation).

1. RIGHT UNDERSTANDING

The reason why I decided to get a picture of someone practicing yoga is because yoga helps you clear your mind about all the negative things in life and helps you concentrate on the positive things in life.

The first path is about requiring one to see things as they really are.

I decided to get a picture of a Bible as an example of Right Understanding because it provides stories with lessons. From these lessons we learn about the outcome of a situation so it is not exhibited in reality. Also, we learn who Jesus was as an individual and savior.