Question

Which category of the Eightfold Path includes Right Speech, Right Action, and Right Livelihood?

• A. Wisdom (Prajna)
• B. Ethical Conduct (Sila)
• C. Mental Discipline (Samadhi)
• D. Meditation (Dhyana)

Hint:

A simple grouping: Wisdom (2), Ethics (3), Meditation (3) — helps remember the Eightfold Path structure easily.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Concept: The Noble Eightfold Path is the path taught by Buddha to end suffering. It is divided into three main categories:

• Wisdom (Prajna) – Right View, Right Intention
• Ethical Conduct (Sila) – Right Speech, Right Action, Right Livelihood
• Mental Discipline (Samadhi) – Right Effort, Right Mindfulness, Right Concentration

Step 1: Identify the given components.
The question lists:

• Right Speech
• Right Action
• Right Livelihood

Step 2: Match with the correct category.
All these belong to the Ethical Conduct (Sila) group.
Step 3: Analyze the options.

• Wisdom – related to understanding and insight
• Ethical Conduct – moral behavior (correct)
• Mental Discipline – meditation practices
• Meditation – part of mental discipline

Step 4: Select the correct answer.
Thus, the correct category is Ethical Conduct (Sila).