Bhikkhu Bodhi: Mahacattarasaka Sutta: The Great Forty, Part 4

In this podcast episode, we explore the Noble Eightfold Path and highlight the important role of Right View as the foundation for making ethical livelihood choices that foster spiritual growth. The speaker discusses the negative impacts of wrong livelihood, illustrating how it affects both monks and laypeople. They connect Right Livelihood with Right Effort and Right Mindfulness, which are crucial for achieving higher mental states. The episode emphasizes the interconnectedness of the path, showing how the journey towards Right Knowledge and Right Liberation leads to enlightenment, and underscores the ongoing significance of the Buddha's teachings in today's world.