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The noble eight-fold path is one of the principal teachings of the Buddha, who described it as the way leading to the cessation of suffering (Dukkha) and attainment of self-awakening. In Buddhist symbolism, the noble eight-fold path is often represented by means of the Dharma Wheel (Dharma Chakra), whose eight spokes represent the eight elements of the path. Eight-fold path includes right understanding, right speech, right livelihood, right mindfulness, right thought, right action, right effort and right concentration.