Question

how are the eightfold path and the ten commandments different

Answer 1

Answer:

The Ten Commandments shows the existence of a Supreme Being, God the Creator of heaven and Earth. Eightfold Path of Buddhism doesn't mention God or any deity. The Ten Commandments considers family as an institution established by God and children should honour their parents.

Answer 2

Answer:

The Eightfold Path is a philosophy of living a moderate life. It is man-centred and has no divine deity or God.

The Ten Commandment contains laws to honour a divine Almighty God as well as love towards our fellow human beings.