We all must live with the right intent and focus. Buddha laid out the following to help people in their everyday life become more aware and open.
FOUR NOBLE TRUTHS:
Life is suffering,
Craving is the root of suffering,
Suffering can be overcome and happiness attained,
The Eightfold Path leads to overcoming suffering.
EIGHT FOLD PATH:
Perfect (Right) Understanding; Thought; Speech; Action; Livelihood; Effort; Mindfulness; and Concentration.
FIVE PRECEPTS: (code of morality)
Avoid killing or harming another sentient being.
Avoid stealing
Avoid sexual misconduct (the use of trickery, emotional blackmail, or force)
Avoid lying
Avoid alcohol and other intoxicating drugs.
A life lived in this way is a life with quality, clarity, and purpose. A life free of self obsorbtion and a sense of duty to the world...a life of bringing happiness to others when peace is found in oneself.
