Zen Corner: The Eightfold Path

Right Knowledge
Understand the Four Noble Truths
Right Thinking
Decide to set a life on the correct path
Right Speech
Don't lie
Don't criticize others unjustly
Don't use harsh language
Don't gossip
Right Conduct
Follow the Five Precepts
Right Livelihood
Earn a living that does not harm living things
Right Effort
Conquer all evil thoughts
Strive to maintain good thoughts
Right Mindfulness
Become intensely aware of all the states in body, feeling, and mind.
Right Concentration
Deep meditation to lead to a higher state of consciousness (enlightenment)