The Eightfold Path Right view: Understanding the reality of life, including the Four Noble Truths Right speech: Speaking truthfully, helpfully, and considerately Right action: Acting peacefully toward yourself and others Right livelihood: Working to support yourself and others without being consumed by wanting more Right effort: Actively looking for the positive and avoiding doubt, restlessness, and ill will Right mindfulness: Practicing mindfulness and meditation Right resolve: Having the resolve to follow the path Right samadhi: Achieving meditative absorption or equanimous meditative awareness