As the dawn precedes the sun, ethics, enthusiasm, confidence, right view, and diligence precede the eightfold path.
“Mendicants, the dawn is the forerunner and precursor of the sunrise. In the same way accomplishment in ethics is the forerunner and precursor of the noble eightfold path for a mendicant. A mendicant accomplished in ethics can expect …” …
“… accomplished in enthusiasm …”
“… accomplished in self-development …”
“… accomplished in view …”
“… accomplished in diligence …”
Cultivation of the eightfold path gradually occurs as one is having enthusiasm, being diligent, cultivating right view.
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