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The Eightfold Path of Buddhism

The Fourth Noble Truth prescribes the Eightfold Path as the cure for the suffering of life. By cultivating wisdom, ethical conduct, and mental discipline, the Buddhist resolves his questions about life, death, and the self.
The Eightfold Path
The Eightfold Path is the Buddha's prescription for relieving suffering. It is the means by which one can realize enlightenment and enter Nirvana.
Concise Explanation of the Eight Parts of the Path
A concise explanation of each of the eight parts of the Eightfold Path.
The Noble Eightfold Path
A more detailed essay on the Eightfold Path by the American monk and scholar Bhikkhu Bodhi of the Buddhist Publication Society.

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