The Buddha Shakyamuni taught that the path to the freedom from suffering was accomplished by following eight fundamental steps:
1. Right view or understanding;
2. Right intention or motivation;
3. Right speech or communication;
4. Right action or conduct;
5. Right vocation or livelihood;
6. Right effort;
7. Right attention or mindfulness;
8. Right presence or concentration.
In The Aquarian Message, Samael Aun Weor reveals the esoteric
meaning behind these steps: "The eight steps of the Eight-Fold Path
within the Ninth Sphere are as follows:
First: Creative comprehension.
Second: Upright intentions.
Third: Upright words.
Fourth: Absolute sacrifice.
Fifth: Upright behavior.
Sixth: Absolute chastity.
Seventh: Constant struggles against the Black Magicians.
Eighth: Supreme patience in all ordeals and sufferings."
