The First Discourse of the Buddha
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“‘This is the noble truth of suffering’… there arose in me vision, knowledge, wisdom, true knowledge, and light." "And what… is that middle way? It is this Noble Eightfold Path; that is, right view, right intention, right speech, right action, right livelihood, right effort, right mindfulness, right concentration." -The First Discourse of the Buddha This reading is an excerpt of the First Discourse of the Buddha from the Saṃyutta Nikaya, where the Buddha introduced the Four Noble Truths and the Noble Eightfold Path.  It is intended to be meditative, relaxing and inspiring... sharing wisdom which is a foundation of Buddhist wisdom and teachings.  Music by Audionautix.com
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