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The Noble Eightfold Path

# Right intention

Intend renunciation, goodwill, and harmlessness.

Right intention turns the mind away from sensual grasping, ill will, and cruelty.

It inclines thought and purpose toward letting go, goodwill, and compassion.

## Relevant suttas

- MN 19 — Two Kinds of Thoughts (Candana Bhikkhu audio · 13:51)
- MN 117 — The Great Forty (Candana Bhikkhu audio · 23:15)
- SN 45.8 — Analysis of the Path (external text; Candana audio not currently found)

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