The Noble Eightfold Path

From Serving Humanity - A. Bailey & DK

Chapter 13 - Forces of Enlightenment

(excerpt that paraphrases the message of the Buddha)

[QUOTE]

Cease to identify yourself with material things; gain a proper sense of spiritual values; cease regarding possessions and earthly existence as of major importance; follow the Noble Eightfold Path, which is the path of right relations--right relations to God and to each other--and thus be happy. The steps on this Path are:

- Right Values

- Right Speech

- Right Mode of Living

- Right Thinking

- Right Aspiration

- Right Conduct

- Right Effort

- Right Happiness

His ancient message is as new today as it was when He spoke His words on earth; a recognition of its truth and value is desperately needed, and the following of the "eight right ways of living" will enable humanity to find liberation.

Today, as it views the crumbling, devastated world, mankind has a fresh opportunity to reject selfish, materialistic motives and philosophy, and to begin those processes which will--steadily and gradually--bring about its liberation.

[END QUOTE]

Two comments. One, we no longer have the luxury of doing anything "steadily and slowly", as time has just about run out. Immediate, constant and sincere application of these values are what is needed right now.

The second comment is that perhaps these words should be be written down and posted on the refrigerator.

Better yet, how about memorizing them?

Luv,

~~ g