Buddhism- The Eightfold Path – 8. Wise Concentration

Wise Concentration, the final step of the Eightfold Path, integrates all preceding steps, guiding practitioners toward liberation and enlightenment. It involves steadying the mind to develop insight, clarity, and a deep state of presence.

Wise Concentration builds on:

• Wise Understanding: Focusing on why we practice and what we need.
• Wise Intention: Setting a clear purpose for practice.
• Wise Speech, Action, and Livelihood: Cultivating ethical discipline and clarity in thought and behaviour.
• Wise Effort: Redirecting the mind to the present moment with perseverance.
• Wise Mindfulness: Maintaining non-judgmental awareness to support concentration.

In yoga, concentration techniques include scheduling time, creating a focused space, steadying the gaze (Drishti), practicing Ujjayi breath, and using objects such as breath or sensation to anchor awareness.

With consistent practice, distractions lessen, leading to deeper focus, inner stillness, and the joyful absorption of the present moment—paving the way to freedom and fulfilment.

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