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The Noble Eightfold Path: Right Action

Sep 26, 2023
05:47
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Sam, a mindfulness and social emotional learning teacher, shares tips on making tough choices. They discuss the teachings of right action in Buddhism and offer practical advice for ethical conduct in daily life.
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  • Right action in Buddhism involves abstaining from harmful behaviors and emphasizes the importance of ethics in daily life.
  • Acting in a way that we want everyone else to act under similar circumstances promotes skillful action and a positive world.

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Practicing Skillful Action

The podcast discusses the teaching of right action or skillful action in Buddhism, which involves abstaining from harmful behaviors such as killing, stealing, dishonest dealings, and sexual misconduct. It emphasizes the importance of ethics in our everyday lives and encourages us to be mindful of how we show up in the world. The podcast provides tips for cultivating skillful action, such as focusing on desired qualities instead of avoiding negative behaviors, cultivating empathy, and setting intentions for ethical conduct in our interactions.

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