The correct （noble） eightfold path， taught by S/a^kyamuni in his first sermon， and which remains one of the cornerstones of Buddhist practice. Also written 八圣道. Eight types of practices used in conjuction with each other to lead sentient beings to liberation. These are: （1） right view 正见; （2） right thought 正思惟， （3） right speech 正语; （4） right action 正业; （5） right livelihood 正命; （6） right effort 正精进; （7） right mindfulness 正念 and （8） right concentration 正定. （a^rya^s!t!a^n%go-ma^rgo）