The Buddha Shakyamuni taught that the path to the freedom from suffering was accomplished by following eight fundamental steps:

• 1. Right view or understanding;
• 2. Right intention or motivation;
• 3. Right speech or communication;
• 4. Right action or conduct;
• 5. Right vocation or livelihood;
• 6. Right effort;
• 7. Right attention or mindfulness;
• 8. Right presence or concentration.

In The Aquarian Message, Samael Aun Weor reveals the esoteric meaning behind these steps: "The eight steps of the Eight-Fold Path within the Ninth Sphere are as follows:

• First: Creative comprehension.
• Second: Upright intentions.
• Third: Upright words.
• Fourth: Absolute sacrifice.
• Fifth: Upright behavior.
• Sixth: Absolute chastity.
• Seventh: Constant struggles against the Black Magicians.
• Eighth: Supreme patience in all ordeals and sufferings."