The slogan of the eight right paths

"Eight right paths" is also called eight right paths, eight holy paths or eight holy paths. It means eight ways and means to achieve the highest ideal of Buddhism: 1. Correct view means adhering to the truth view of the four truths of Buddhism; 2. Think positively. Also known as Zheng Zhi, that is, thinking and distinguishing according to the truth of the four truths; 3. orthodoxy. In other words, speak in accordance with the teachings of the Buddha, and don't say anything that goes against the teachings of the Buddha, such as nonsense, nonsense, and bad mouth; 4. business. The right behavior. All actions must conform to the teachings of the Buddha, and no evil deeds such as killing, stealing or fornication are allowed; 5. Live an active life. Live a just life according to the teachings of the Buddha; 6. It is convenient. Also known as positive progress, that is, tirelessly practicing Buddhism to achieve the ideal state of nirvana; 7. Mindfulness. Never forget the four truths; 8. Positive definite. Concentrate on practicing Buddhism and Zen, observe the four truths in your heart, and thus enter the realm of purity and no leakage.

The most fundamental thing in the middle of the eight is correct view, that is, to firmly believe in the teachings of Buddhism. Buddhism, like other religions, believes that only its own teachings are true, and other religions and all schools of philosophy are evil. Therefore, the correct viewpoint is regarded as the most important viewpoint, while the other seven roads are based on the correct viewpoint for unremitting practice.

The eighth road is also aimed at the asceticism of Brahmanism and Jainism and the hedonism of some factions in the Six Books. The Buddha advocated the middle way of not suffering or being happy. Therefore, in primitive Buddhism, the Eight Right Path is also called the Mean Path. Primitive Buddhism attached great importance to this practice method of neither suffering nor happiness, and listed it as the specific content of "Tao Truth", one of the four truths. The detailed explanation of Eight Roads includes An Shigao's translation of Eight Roads Buddhist Scriptures, Four Classics of Zeng Yi Agama and Southern Biography.