Y9 Buddhism: The Noble Eightfold Path

What is the first step of the Noble Eightfold Path?

• Right Understanding

• Right Speech

• Right Concentration

• Right Livelihood

Why is Right Understanding important to stop Dukkha?

• It makes a person fully aware of the present moment

• It encourages goodness and truth

• It is the first step towards enlightenment

• It helps in developing love and kindness

What is the main action associated with Right Speech?

• Speaking truthfully and compassionately

• Cultivating an attitude of loving kindness

• Avoiding harmful thoughts and desires

• Being fully aware of oneself and others

What is the purpose of Right Livelihood in stopping Dukkha?

• To have a job that does not harm others and is helpful to oneself

• To let go of desires and cravings to stop suffering

• To be totally alert to life and aware of one's actions

• To make an effort to be mindful of thoughts and actions

What is the main action associated with Right Effort?

• Being mindful of the present moment

• Training oneself to avoid bad things

• Being totally alert to life and aware of one's actions

• Regularly practicing meditation and mindfulness

What is the main purpose of Right Awareness/Right Mindfulness?

• To let go of desires and cravings to stop suffering

• To be fully aware of oneself and others

• To be totally alert to life and aware of one's actions

• To experience the here and now

What is the main action associated with Right Concentration?

• Making an effort to be mindful of thoughts and actions

• Being fully aware of oneself and others

• Regularly practicing meditation and mindfulness

• Training oneself to avoid bad things

What is the main purpose of Right Concentration in stopping Dukkha?

• To be fully aware of oneself and others

• To let go of desires and cravings to stop suffering

• To develop wisdom and calm the mind

• To experience the here and now

What is the main action associated with Right Action?

• Behaving in ways that are kind and compassionate

• Taking care in what one says

• Being totally alert to life and aware of one's actions

• Making an effort to be mindful of thoughts and actions

What is the main purpose of Right Attitude in stopping Dukkha?

• To behave in ways that are kind and compassionate

• To develop love and kindness

• To make an effort to be mindful of thoughts and actions

• To affect what one gets out of life by developing right attitudes and thoughts