Foundation Teachings of Buddhism
Dukkha
Truth 1
Suffering exists. It is a part of existence. The three original forms of suffering that the
Buddha observed when he left his palace were suffering of old age, sickness, and death.
SAMUDAYA
Truth 2
This truth has to do with identifying and coming to terms with the cause of suffering. The Buddha’s teachings tell us the the root of all suffering is our tendency to desire.
NIRODHA
Truth 3
The third truth conveys that suffering does have an end. This truth focuses on ending suffering by combating the root of desire and we also learn about concept of Nirvana.
MAGGA
Truth 4
This truth is more complex and has to do with the idea that the cycle of suffering can end indefinitely. Experiencing this truth is to experience enlightenment.
Gautama Buddha
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His Holiness the Dalai Lama's two day teachings on the Four Noble Truths.
Buddha discovered three universal truths that explain the existence of unhappiness and suffering in the world.
Approaching Samsara by way of a thinking paraphrased by life and afterlife, samsara appears sequentially related to Nirvana.
The eightfold path includes three main components: shila - the culture of behavior (correct thought, word, and action), samadhi - the culture of meditation (correct awareness and concentration), and prajna - the culture of wisdom (correct views).
