The Four Noble Truths
and the Eightfold Path

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The Four Noble Truths are four principles that clarify the causal relationship between delusion and enlightenment. They are: 1) all existence is suffering; 2) earthly desires (such as separation from those we love) cause us to suffer; 3) one can end suffering by eliminating earthly desires; and 4) one can eliminate earthly desires and end suffering by practicing eight correct disciplines, i.e., the Eightfold Path.

The Eightfold Path is a synthesis of eight correct paths or disciplines that leads to enlightenment. Those disciplines are: 1) maintaining correct views, beliefs or opinions); 2) maintaining correct thinking; 3) maintaining correct speech; 4) maintaining correct behavior; 5) maintaining a correct way of living; 6) choosing correct endeavors; 7) maintaining correct mindfulness; and 8) practicing correct meditation or balance of mind. Dissemination

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