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Also Known As	Astangika-marga • Atthangika-magga • Noble Eightfold Path

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The Buddha's first sermon

Illustration of a golden dharma wheel (dharmachakra) on a red background, with each of its eight spokes labeled to represent the steps of the Buddhist Eightfold Path, including right view, intention, speech, action, livelihood, effort, mindfulness, and concentration.

Meditating motionless

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Middle Way Four Noble Truths dharmachakra ahimsa brahmavihāra punya triśikṣā pāramitā

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