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CHAPTER 4 BEGINNING TO BE A SUCCESSFUL TRAINER THE NOBLE EIGHTFOLD PATH A definitive master plan for development of all human beings regardless of race, age, sexuality, religion or creed, the Noble Eightfold Path empowers all individuals to overcome the aforementioned three problems of life and ever present chaotic and destructive influences of kilesa. Each of the eight principles directly influences the other seven and while inseparable in correct practice should be viewed individually and theologically to understand their essential relationship. The Noble Eightfold Path Consists of: 1 Right view 2 Right thought 3 Right speech 4 Right action 5 Right livelihood 6 Right effort 7 Right mindfulness 8 Right meditation or concentration The Noble Eightfold Path also leads to a cycle of ongoing self-improvement. Considered as a circular path, 'right meditation or concentration' ultimately leads again to 'right view', 'right thought' and so on, each cycle becoming more pure than the last, which will when combined with meditation brighten our Inner Light so that we may in time come to see our own inner mind. It is the purpose of this book to illuminate the importance of The Noble Eightfold Path for teachers who, by the very nature of their commitment, must ensure they fully understand and strive to adhere to a principled life and educational philosophy, and a practice of duty based on the principles overleaf. TRAINING THE TRAINERS