Question

Why should a Buddhist follow the Noble 8 Fold Path. Would it be easy to follow this path in the 21st century?

Answer 1

The Eightfold Path is part of the fourth noble truth which is the path that leads to the end of suffering. Buddha taught that the way to achieve enlightenment and to minimize human suffering was to live an ethical life. Buddha placed all human behavior into one of eight categories or paths.

Answer 2

Why should a Buddhist follow the Noble 8 Fold Path. Would it be easy to follow this path in the 21st century?

❱ The Buddha’s 4 Truths. Before we get into the Buddha's 8-Fold Path, it’s important to cover the foundational teaching of all the Buddha’s teachings.