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Suffering, because the eightfold path is a way to end suffering.
All Buddhists follow the Four Noble truths. If you are looking for more specific rules, look at the Eightfold Path.
The eightfold path is path of Buddhism.
No. Most are simply born to Buddhist parents and call themselves Buddhists, by default. They don't even know what is the eightfold path. Same was with their parents, and their parents, too, in many cases. Only if they feel an inclination to further study their heritage they will learn it. Buddhism is not enforced - it is given to whoever asks for it.
The eightfold path is linked to samsara because if you do everything in the eightfold path you will get really good karma, which will help you in your next life
Adultery is not covered specifically in the Eightfold Path, but in general lust, greed, hurting others etc. are. These if followed. would preclude adultery.
Buddhists believe: * All life experience is unsatisfactory * That the cause of this unsatisfactorness is desire * That there is a relief from this desire * That this relief is through the Eightfold Path
We follow the Nobel Eightfold path because the Buddha, who attained enlightenment and discovered the truths of the universe, that this was the best way to attain the same enlightenment he attained.
the eightfold path is a devolpe of deep uderstanding of the four noble truths
Buddhists would avid jobs that lead you contrary to the Eightfold Path. These could include:Meat plant workersArms dealersDrug dealersPornography and prostitutionCon menJobs requiring the misrepresentation of the truth.ButcherWork in the ArmyMost honest work is open to a Buddhist
Simply put, Buddhists believe that life is suffering, there is a cause to that suffering and the noble eightfold path is the way to end said suffering. The cessation of suffering is know as Nirvana. For more information on the principles of Buddhism and suffering, the noble eightfold path, please refer to the related links below.
Following the Eightfold Path's suggestions allow you to reduce desire in your life, Reducing desire reduces the pain in your life, This relation is detailed in the Four Noble Truths.