Correct understanding or intention
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correct understanding or intention; (pure thoughts) (samyak-samkalpa, Samyak-sankalpa (Pali : samma-sankappo) zhèngsi): Also referred to as correct resolve, thought or purpose. Buddha distinguishes three types of right intentions:
1) “renunciation,”
2) “good will,” and
3) “ahimsa.” Part of the Eight-fold Path.