An Analysis of The Practical Principle of Noble Eightfold Path as Dhamma for Enlightenment

Abstract

This Research Article aimed to study (1) the Noble Eightfold Path in Buddhism, (2) the enlightenment in Buddhism, (3) to analyze the Noble Eightfold Path for enlightenment.

It was documentary research conducted the data from Buddhist texts, and other related documents. The collected data was analyzed and compiled by Descriptive statistics and Content Analysis. The research results were found as follows;

1. Magga or path refers to the eightfold practical codes for cessation of all suffering, consisting of; 1) the right view, 2) right perception, 3) right speech, 4) right actions, 5) right livelihood, 6) right efforts, 7) right mindfulness and 8) right concentration.


2. the enlightenment means the attainment of nine realms of transcendent states which generate the Supreme realization of each type of Buddhist Noble One.

3.the practice of Noble Eightfold Path for enlightenment revealed that for the enlightenment, one must develop themselves for gaining true knowledge of insight, follow the principles 4 Noble Truth by using mindfulness, awareness and great efforts for investigation and contemplating on true objects appearing at the present moment. the Noble Eightfold Path practice aims to demolish all wrong paths, to grow upright path and lead to Noble Path enabling the highest state attainment of realization in Buddhism, as follow; 1) the right understanding, 2) the right perception, 3) right speech, 4) right action, 5) right livelihood, 6) right effort, 7) right idea, 8) right concentration.