Buddhism –The Eightfold Path – 5. Wise Livelihood

Zephyr Yoga Podcast

Wise Livelihood, the fifth step of the Eightfold Path, focuses on earning a living in ways that align with ethical principles, causing no harm to oneself or others. It encourages conscious choices that support well-being, compassion, and environmental sustainability, aligning with the Five Precepts and Four Brahmaviharas.

In our practice, think of the heart as the boss, thoughts as upper management, emotions as lower management, and the body as the workforce. Are they aligned with your values and vision? Yoga helps us create internal harmony, guiding us to act with integrity.

Wise Livelihood invites reflection on whether our work aligns with our values, contributes positively to society, and avoids harm. Buddhists prioritise ethical conduct, non-harming, mindfulness, and service.

Before practice, consider: Does your work align with your principles? How can you bring mindfulness and compassion into it? Aligning our livelihood with our values fosters personal growth and collective well-being.

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