Right Livelihood and Right Effort

The text discusses the fifth and sixth factors of the Noble Eightfold Path, Right Livelihood and Right Effort.

Right Livelihood is defined as purity of livelihood, meaning that one’s necessities of life are pure.

Right Effort is defined as exerting or maintaining energy in the right way.

Here are some questions and answers about Right Livelihood and Right Effort:

• What is Right Livelihood?

  Right Livelihood is purity of livelihood, meaning that one’s necessities of life are pure. This means that one should avoid occupations that cause harm to others, such as selling weapons or alcohol.

• What is Right Effort?

  Right Effort is exerting or maintaining energy in the right way. This means that one should strive to overcome unwholesome thoughts and actions, and to cultivate wholesome thoughts and actions.