The Eight fold path

To an extent, in my opinion, Buddhism seems to have come up on the premises of “Adwaitham”. Why I say to an extent is because, buddhism does not talk about GOD anywhere. What we call the “paramathma” may be “buddha”. Coz, a paramathman can view the universe as one (the ‘viswaroopam’ post by Archana explains this). All yins & yangs in this universe can do no harm to him. Both hinduism and buddhism emphasise on “knowing yourself”.
Buddhism has a practical and definite ‘guide’ to become a buddha. The eight fold path is what buddhism teaches as the ‘way of life’. In fact, every religion teaches the same thing. Be good. Do good. Just imagine. How a buddhistic world would be…if only every individual could become a buddha. This would be an utopian thought. But this universe is balanced by yin and yang. (btw…for those who may not be aware….yin and yang are the two sides life…light and dark, good and bad….) It is upto the individuals to choose the path. Neither buddhism nor hinduism (any religion for that matter) do not ‘impose’ anything on any of its followers. But it is unfortunate that people have not understood this basic thing and society is being ruined in the name of religion. But then, on the contrary, how will the world move if every body is a buddha? [ Any takers on this point? ]
Listed below is the eight fold path advocated by Siddhartha. Which religion does not preach these? Every other religion keeps telling this in so many different words directly or indirectly.
Right views & right thoughts - related to wisdomRight speech, right action and right livelihood - related to ethical conduct and behavioursRight effort, right midfulness and right concentration - related to intellectual development
Seemingly simple but difficult to follow. It needs a lot of determination to practice these. Or is it the otherway?
Let us think over…..

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