The Procedure of the Noble Eightfold Path Development in Bodhipakkhiyadhamma Principle for Enlightenment

Abstract

This article was a part of dissertation entilted “The  Procedure of the Noble Eightfold Path Development in Bodhipakkhiyadhamma Principle for Enlightenment” contained 3 objectives: (1) to study the Noble Eightfold Path in Theravada Buddhism. (2) to examine the attainment of enlightenment in Buddhist scriptures. and (3) to present the process of cultivating the Noble Eightfold Path in Buddhist doctrine for enlightenment. It was qualitative research. focusing on document analysis and presentation in descriptive types.

The research results revealed that The process of cultivating the Noble Eightfold Path consists of 8 components: 1) Right view. 2) Right intention. 3) Right speech. 4) Right action. 5) Right livelihood. 6) Right effort. 7) Right mindfulness. and 8) Right concentration. This Buddhist training begins with right view and leads to flourishing. perfection. harmony. and the correcting for develop the higher wisdom. When the trainers cultivate the eightfold path. starting with right view. etc.. they will attain the following qualities as 4 Satipaṭṭhāna. 4 Iddhipāda. 4 Indriya. 5 Pala. 7 Bojjhanga. The attainment of these qualities signifies full enlightenment. This process or method of insight meditation development which leads to unify the eightfold path and it will achieve to 4 levels of enlightenment: 1) Sotāpanna attainment. 2) Sakidāgāmi attainment. 3) Anāgāmi attainment. 4) Arahantaship attainment. it completes practice. self-realization. the end of existential fetters. liberation with wisdom. Nibbana entering. end of rebirth. The knowledge gained is called " 8S Model."