The eight parts of the path can be grouped into three essential categories of Buddhist practice: wisdom (paññā), ethical conduct (sīla), and mental discipline (samādhi). The Eightfold Path isn’t meant to be followed in sequential order; all eight areas are developed simultaneously in an ongoing way. They’re all linked in the sense that each one helps with the cultivation of others. The eight parts of the path, grouped by their three categories, are: WISDOM 1. Right understanding (sammā ditthi) 2. Right intent (sammā sankappa)
