The Eightfold Path T he path to liberation, as taught by the Buddha, has eight points and is known as the Eightfold Path. There maybe more or even different interpretations than these. The first point is also called Right View the right way to view and understand the world.
Understanding occurs when one sees things simply, as they are.
It is an open and accommodating attitude. One abandons hope and fear and takes joy in a simple straight-forward approach to life. The second point of the path is also called Right Intention. It proceeds from right view. If one is able to abandon one's expectations, hopes and fears, one no longer needs to be manipulative.