The Religions of India c19.33

c19.33

¹ *Dhammacakkappavattana*. Rhys Davids in his introduction to this *sutta* gives and explains the eight as follows (SBE. xi. p. 144): 1, Right views; freedom from superstition or delusion. 2, Right aims, high and worthy of the intelligent, earnest man. 3, Right speech, kindly, open, truthful. 4, Right conduct, peaceful, honest, pure. 5, Right livelihood, bringing hurt to no living thing. 6, Right effort in self-training and in self-control. 7, Right mindfulness, the active watchful mind. 8, Right contemplation, earnest thought on the deep mysteries of life.