The Eightfold Path: Knowledge and Conduct in Meditation : หน้า 147/263

Effort, Right Mindfulness and Right Concentration contributing to our meditation. Wisdom is used to overcome the defilements of delusion, self-discipline is used to overcome the defilements of hatred and meditation is used to overcome our desires. Twofold Analysis If the Eightfold Path is analysed into two parts according to the knowledge [ujjā] and the conduct [caraṇa] exemplified by the Buddha then Right View and Right Intention contribute to our knowledge, and; Right Speech, Right Action, Right Livelihood, Right Effort, Right Mindfulness and Right Concentration contribute to our conduct Right View } Knowledge Right Intention Right Speech Right Action Right Livelihood Right Effort Right Mindfulness Right Concentration It is said that knowledge can be compared to our two eyes while conduct can be compared to the two feet on which we stand. A person making a journey has to have clear vision to see that path ahead is fruitful and not assailed by dangers. With a strong pair of legs, we can use our two feet to make progress on the path we can see ahead. In the same way, a person who follows the Noble Eightfold Path until attaining degrees of sainthood will find that the Path brings no suffering and indeed is the cause of immense happiness. One will know this for oneself by the wisdom arising through the two eyes of one's Right View and Right Intention. One will