# 211 - Right Livelihood

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Podcast: [Secular Buddhism](https://stenobird.com/podcast/secular-buddhism-426034)
Published: 2025-08-19T21:19:08+00:00
Episode link: https://secularbuddhism.com/
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## Resource

In this episode, Noah explores Right Livelihood , the next step on the Eightfold Path. More than just avoiding harmful professions, Right Livelihood invites us to reflect on how our work shapes who we are and how we show up in the world. Noah shares personal stories, analogies, and practical questions to consider, such as: Does my work align with my values? Does it cultivate compassion and presence, or leave me depleted and divided? Whether you love your job, dislike it, or are somewhere in between, this talk reframes livelihood as not about finding the “perfect” career, but about engaging skillfully with the conditions of life and bringing mindfulness into how we work every day. Explore more at eightfoldpath.com : full transcripts, guided meditations, courses, and Noah AI, an AI you can chat with about any episode or teaching. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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