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In the Noble Eightfold Path it appears that the Buddha implies that Ethical Conduct (precepts) are a prerequiste for meditation. --ED "The Noble Eightfold Path is one of the principal teachings of the Buddha, who described it as the way leading to the cessation of suffering (dukkha) and the achievement of self-awakening. It is used to develop insight into the true nature of phenomena (or reality) and to eradicate greed, hatred, and delusion. the Noble Eightfold Path is the fourth of the Buddha's Four Noble Truths; the first element of the Noble Eightfold Path is, in turn, an understanding of the Four Noble Truths. It is also known as the Middle Path or Middle Way. All eight elements of the Path begin with the word "right", which translates the word samyañc (in Sanskrit) or sammÄ (in PÄli). These denote completion, togetherness, and coherence, and can also suggest the senses of "perfect" or "ideal"." The Noble Eightfold Path 1. Right understanding Ethical conduct 2. Right intention 3. Right speech 4. Right action 5. Right livelihood Meditation 6. Right effort 7. Right mindfulness 8. Right concentration --- In [email protected], "SteveW" <eugnostos2000@...> wrote: > > "If we don't practice the precepts, we aren't practicing mindfulness. I know some Zen students who think that they can practice meditation without practicing precepts, but that is not correct. The heart of Buddhist meditation is the practice of the precepts. You cannot meditate without practicing the precepts." > -from The Heart of The Buddha's Teaching, page 82 > Any comments? > Steve
