Noble Eightfold Path of the Buddha
"I will attempt to live my life moving toward:
1. A balanced wholeness of perspective that centers around the idea of achieving a complete experience of life. [Right Views]
2. A balanced wholeness of resolve in which I deliberately move away from what is toxic and move toward that which is nourishing. [Right Intentions]
3. A balanced wholeness of the manner, content, and intent of my speech. [Right Speech]
4. A balanced wholeness of life-affirming moral conduct. [Right Action]
5. A balanced wholeness of a profession that affirms life and does not obstruct or negate it. [Right Livelihood]
6. A balanced wholeness of life-affirming spiritual activity. [Right Efforts]
7. A balanced wholeness of mindful awareness and alertness as tools for profound living. [Right Mindfulness]
8. A balanced wholeness of concentrated bodymind skills as tools for fully awakening my Buddha Nature. [Right Concentration]
1. A balanced wholeness of perspective that centers around the idea of achieving a complete experience of life. [Right Views]
2. A balanced wholeness of resolve in which I deliberately move away from what is toxic and move toward that which is nourishing. [Right Intentions]
3. A balanced wholeness of the manner, content, and intent of my speech. [Right Speech]
4. A balanced wholeness of life-affirming moral conduct. [Right Action]
5. A balanced wholeness of a profession that affirms life and does not obstruct or negate it. [Right Livelihood]
6. A balanced wholeness of life-affirming spiritual activity. [Right Efforts]
7. A balanced wholeness of mindful awareness and alertness as tools for profound living. [Right Mindfulness]
8. A balanced wholeness of concentrated bodymind skills as tools for fully awakening my Buddha Nature. [Right Concentration]
- The "balanced wholeness" version is from the Venerable Reverend John Bright-Fey, The Whole Heart of Zen: The Complete Teachings from the Oral Tradition of Ta-Mo, p. 254. The [short version] is a rather standard formulation of Siddhartha Buddha's Noble Eightfold Path
"A balanced wholeness..."
ReplyDeleteNow THAT is a concept for the times we live in!
John Bright-Fey is an interesting fellow. His translation of the Tao Te Ching, mentioned here a few days ago, is quite unique. Your description of it as "rigorous" seemed appropriate.
I don't yet own the one you quote from today.
I own the Heart of Zen and the Heart of Tao by the Right Revered Bright-Fey from Sweet Home Alabama. Both have brought me many insights.
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