The following is taken directly from http://www.buddhanet.net/e-learning/8foldpath.htm
The Path
1. Samma-Ditthi — Complete or Perfect Vision, also translated as right view or understanding. Vision of the nature of reality and the path of transformation.
2. Samma-Sankappa — Perfected Emotion or Aspiration, also translated as right thought or attitude. Liberating emotional intelligence in your life and acting from love and compassion. An informed heart and feeling mind that are free to practice letting go.
3. Samma-Vaca — Perfected or whole Speech. Also called right speech. Clear, truthful, uplifting and non-harmful communication.
4. Samma-Kammanta — Integral Action. Also called right action. An ethical foundation for life based on the principle of non-exploitation of oneself and others. The five precepts.
5. Samma-Ajiva — Proper Livelihood. Also called right livelihood. This is a livelihood based on correct action the ethical principal of non-exploitation. The basis of an Ideal society.
6. Samma-Vayama — Complete or Full Effort, Energy or Vitality. Also called right effort or diligence. Consciously directing our life energy to the transformative path of creative and healing action that fosters wholeness. Conscious evolution.
7. Samma-Sati — Complete or Thorough Awareness. Also called "right mindfulness". Developing awareness, "if you hold yourself dear watch yourself well". Levels of Awareness and mindfulness - of things, oneself, feelings, thought, people and Reality.
8. Samma-Samadhi — Full, Integral or Holistic Samadhi. This is often translated as concentration, meditation, absorption or one-pointedness of mind. None of these translations is adequate. Samadhi literally means to be fixed, absorbed in or established at one point, thus the first level of meaning is concentration when the mind is fixed on a single object. The second level of meaning goes further and represents the establishment, not just of the mind, but also of the whole being in various levels or modes of consciousness and awareness. This is Samadhi in the sense of enlightenment or Buddhahood. The word Samma means 'proper', 'whole', 'thorough', 'integral', 'complete', and 'perfect' - related to English 'summit' - It does not necessarily mean 'right', as opposed to 'wrong'. However it is often translated as "right" which can send a less than accurate message. For instance the opposite of 'Right Awareness' is not necessarily 'Wrong". Awareness'. It may simply be incomplete. Use of the word 'right' may make for a neat or consistent list of qualities in translations. The down side is that it can give the impression that the Path is a narrow and moralistic approach to the spiritual life. I use variant interpretations so you consider the depth of meanings. What do these things mean in your life right now?
- John Allan
Are you interested in learning more about Buddhism and Thai Culture?
The Temple is sponsoring a discussion group on Buddhism and Thai Culture. The discussion group meets weekly at Wat Tampa. The purpose of this group is to introduce interested people to the background and history of the Buddhist religion and the relationship between Buddhism and Thai culture. The group is focused on topics that are of interest to the group.
We are soliciting your input for topics or questions you have. Please use the Contact Us or Feedback links to submit your topics or questions. Your input is greatly appreciated and will be covered during the next Buddha Learning group meeting.
What: | Buddha Learning Group - Answers to your questions! |
Why: | Q&A on Buddhism and Thai Culture |
When: |
Every Sunday (icluding festivals and holidays) from 11:30 to 12:30 On the second Sunday of each month we generally have a speaker who can address more advance questions. |
Where: | The Main Temple |
For more information, see Tom at the Sunday Market water station or use the Feedback links on this site to ask your questions.
You may want to view the PBS video on Buddhism at http://www.pbs.org/thebuddha/program/.
One of the best resources on Buddhism that have found is at http://buddhanet.net.
The link below takes you to the web sit for Wat Chao Buddha of San Bernardino, CA. Scroll down on the web page to see a number of excellent English-language resources on Buddhism.
http://www.watchaobuddha.com/parents.html
Among the topics are:
Another excellent resource for information on Buddhism is
The following are the scheduled public events for Wat Tampa for 2014.
This page is updated as new events are added or when events are canceled.
Event | Date |
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New Years Day 2014 | Wednesday, January 1, 2014 |
Magha Puja Day 2014 | Sunday, February 16, 2014 |
Songkran Festival 2014 | Sunday, April 13, 2014 |
Visakha Puja Day 2014 | Sunday, May 11, 2014 |
Asalha Puja Day, Buddhist Lent 2014 (Kathina Ceremony 2014) | Sunday, July 13, 2014 |
Thai Mothers Day 2014 | Sunday, August 10, 2014 |
Sart Thai Day 2014 | Sunday, September 7, 2014 |
The End of Buddhist Lent 2014 | Sunday, October 12, 2014 |
Loy Krathong Festival 2014 | Saturday, November 8, 2014 |
King's Birthday (Thai Fathers Day 2014) | Sunday, December 7, 2014 |
New Years Day 2015 | Thursday, January 1, 2015 |