The Noble Eightfold Path  

The Buddha's teachings centre around two basic principles. One is the Four Noble Truths, in which the Buddha diagnoses the problem of suffering and indicates the treatment necessary to remedy this problem. The other is the Noble Eightfold Path, the practical discipline he prescribes to uproot and eliminate the deep underlying causes of suffering. The present book offers, in simple and clear language, a concise yet thorough explanation of the Eightfold Path. Basing himself solidly upon the Buddha's own words, the author examines each factor of the path to determine exactly what it implies in the way of practical training. Finally, in the concluding chapter, he shows how all eight factors of the path function in unison to bring about the realization of the Buddhist goal: enlightenment and liberation. 

The author, American monk Bhikkhu Bodhi, is the President and Editor of the Buddhist Publication Society. 

Contents 

Preface  

The Way to the End of Suffering 1  
Right View 13 
Right Intentions 28  
Right Speech, Right Action, and Right Livelihood 42 
Right Effort 60 
Right Mindfulness 73  
Right Concentration 90  
The Development of Wisdom 103