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The Four Noble Turths

Posted by Jai Narayan on April 12, 2004, at 21:14:29

1st noble truth is duhkha itself. Suffering is an inescapable part of life

2nd is the truth of the origin of duhkha, explains the cause, this is usually desire. The desire for sensual pleasures leads to disappointment when we can't achieve it...frustration and suffering take place.
Getting what you want will not guarantee happiness.

3rd is the cessation of duhkha.
This indicates that suffering can be overcome and happiness can be reached, through giving up the longing and craving and merely accepting what we have. If we can simply enjoy things without wanting more and patiently endure events, we can become happy and free. This state is called nirvana.

4th is that of the eightfold path.
This path can lead to the overcoming of suffering.
It consists of perfect understanding, thought, speech, action livelihood, effort, mindfulness and concentration.


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