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The number 8 is a special number in Buddhism.

It is the special number because the major symbol (the wheel) has 8 strokes.

It also represents the eight folded path and also called the middle path.

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The 8 spokes in the 8 spoke wheel represent the 8 fold path.

They are:

1. Right View

2. Right Intention

3. Right Speech

4. Right Action

5. Right Livelihood

6. Right Effort

7. Right Mindfulness

8 Right Concentration

It is one of the oldest Buddhist symbols.

It is sometimes used to represent the Buddha.

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  1. Right Understanding
  2. Right Thought
  3. Right Speech
  4. Right Action
  5. Right Livelihood
  6. Right Effort
  7. Right Mindfulness
  8. Right Concentration
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The number 8 is the number of money and power.

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