The Eight-Fold Path of the Buddha.
- The Buddha taught the Middle Way and the Eightfold Path.
- The Eightfold Path of the Buddha is the key to being right or being balanced on all 7 Rays.
- Being right or balanced can only be achieved by following the Middle Way as taught by the Buddha.
- This is the path of non-attachment— non-attachment to the things of this material world and also non-attachment to the reactions of other people.
- This is the only way to achieve inner peace.
There are 8 points to this path. 7 of them correspond to the 7 Rays and the 8th. corresponds to the 8th Ray of Integration.
- Right Understanding corresponds to the 1st. Ray of God Will.
- Right Thought corresponds to the 2nd. Ray of God Wisdom.
- Right Speech corresponds to the 3rd. Ray of God Love.
- Right Action corresponds to the 4th. Ray of God Purity.
- Right Livelihood corresponds to the 5th. Ray of God Truth.
- Right Effort corresponds to the 6th. Ray of God Peace.
- Right Mindfulness corresponds to the 7th. Ray of God Freedom.
- Right Concentration corresponds to the 8th. Ray of Integration.
To find the Middle Way which is the Path of Balance you need to be aware of and follow the teachings of the Ascended Masters.
When following the Middle Way you need to become humble, but not so humble that you let others walk over you. You must also be aware of the need to avoid becoming exalted in your own eyes.
