Let's begin with some text book terms of the eight fold path which include:.
Right aspiration-which is to rid yourself of attachment and hate because the minds intentions are the key link.
2. Right speech is to not lie, or talk down about people because "bad speech" is instigation for wars or enemies.
3. Right action- is to do good deeds, not to go out and kill someone, steal, or commit "adultery" which is sexual misconduct.
4. Right livelihood- to avoid dishonesty and refrain from hurting all living things.
5. Right effort- to rid bad qualities, and do well, to develop compassion.
6. Right mindfulness- is to focus on what's right, and to overcome ignorance/hate.
7. Right concentration- meditatecomplete focus of truly understanding the meaning of imperfection.
8. Right view- is to understand the four noble truths.
The four noble truths that need to be understood are as followed:.
Life is suffering.
Suffering is due to attachment.
Attachment can be overcome.
There is a path for accomplishing this.
I partially agree with the belief that "Life is suffering". Yes, there are the rough points of life which you must suffer though. However, all that suffering eventfully leads to joy. You wouldn't know what suffering was if you had never experienced happiness. Happiness is just an emotion, and emotions are not permanent. Therefore, the suffering or emotion you feel can not be permanent either because life will end at some point. Suffering may be do to attachment, but also you will receive happiness from whatever this attachment is.
Attachment I feel can be over come to an extent. No matter how strong of a person you may be you"re still going to have a need or passion for something regardless. The eightfold path can not completely release all your need for attachment regardless how much you focus on doing good deeds or the "right actions". Humans were created with a need for attachment or a commitment (Adam and Eve were attached to each other thought a strong emotional bind).
