Which among the following are part of “The Eightfold Path” suggested by Buddha?
A. Right Thought
B. Right Livelihood
C. Right Guru
D. Right Mindfulness
E. Right Blessing
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → A, B and D only
The Eightfold Path is the Buddha’s way to end suffering, the last of the Four Noble Truths. Its eight parts are Right View, Right Thought (Intention), Right Speech, Right Action, Right Livelihood, Right Effort, Right Mindfulness and Right Concentration.
A. Right Thought Correct. It is the second part: thoughts free of greed, ill will and cruelty.
B. Right Livelihood Correct. It is the fifth part: earning a living in a way that harms no one.
C. Right Guru Incorrect. The path has no step about a teacher; the Buddha asked his followers to rely on their own effort.
D. Right Mindfulness Correct. It is the seventh part: constant awareness of body, feelings and mind.
E. Right Blessing Incorrect. Blessings form no part of the path, which is a practice of one’s own conduct.