How is ones lifestyle affected by living the Noble Eightfold Path?
The Noble Eightfold Path embraces the three major teachings of the Buddha: discipline (morality), deep concentration, and wisdom. Discipline through observing precepts is the method that helps to achieve deep concentration; wisdom will then be realized naturally. Discipline refers to following not only the Buddha’s teaching, but also customs, rules, and laws wherever we are. Law-abiding people have a clear conscience, so their minds are peaceful and calm, and they can concentrate easily. An increase in true wisdom helps us to solve our problems and differentiate right from wrong and the beneficial from the harmful. On a broader scale, the Noble Eightfold Path can help us to solve society’s or the world’s problems and is essential to leading a happy, harmonious, and fulfilling life. This is the ideal lifestyle which should be practiced by people all over the world.
