The aim of living this path is to reach Nirvana. Nirvana is the goal of walking down this path, as well as the end, it is permanent bliss. The Eightfold Noble Path of Buddhism is the means to achieving Nirvana. The Noble path consists of eight very specific courses of action activities that if followed simultaneously help to realize the goal of Nirvana. The first part of the path consists of the Four Noble Truths. These Noble Truths appear obvious and simple, however, some need much more emphasis than others. The four noble truths and the eight-fold path contain common insight to the problems of living and how to live in dealing with these problems. The Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path are listed below:1.Dukkha – Life is sufferingI.BirthII.IllnessIII.Old ageIV.Fear of approaching deathV.Separation from what one lovesVI.Stuck with what one hates2.Tanha – Suffering is caused by desire3.Nirvana – The cure for suffering is the removal of desire4.Magga – The Eightfold Path is the way to Nirvana I. Right Knowledgei.Understand the Four Noble TruthsII.Right Thinkingi.Decide to set a life on the correct pathIII.Right Speechi.Don’t lieii.Don’t criticize others unjustlyiii.Don’t use harsh languageiv.Don’t gossipIV.Right Conducti.Follow the Five Precepts1.Do not kill2.Do not steel 3.Do not lie4.Do not de unchaste5.Do not take drugs or drink alcoholV.Right Livelihoodi.Earn a living that does not harm living thingsVI.Right Efforti.Conquer all evil thoughtsii.Strive to maintain good thoughtsVII.Right Mindfulnessi.Become intensely aware of all the states in body, feeling, and mind.VIII.Right Concentrationi.Deep meditation to lead to a higher state of consciousness (enlightenment) Buddhism sets forth a way of getting rid of the cycle of rebirth and reaching Nirvana. Buddhism therefore becomes a philosophy or religion of self-achievement. Buddhism is divided into three major groups. T...
