Four Noble Truths

The Four Noble Truths are the Essence of Gautama Buddha's Teachings, which say that suffering is caused by ignorance, and can be overcome by following these teachings.

Quotes

• 1. Dukkha: Suffering exists: Life is suffering. Suffering is real and almost universal. Suffering has many causes: loss, sickness, pain, failure, and the impermanence of pleasure.
• 2. Samudaya: There is a cause of suffering. Suffering is due to attachment. It is the desire to have and control things. It can take many forms: craving of sensual pleasures; the desire for fame; the desire to avoid unpleasant sensations, like fear, anger or jealousy.
• 3. Nirodha: There is an end to suffering. Attachment can be overcome. Suffering ceases with the final liberation of Nirvana (Nibbana). The mind experiences complete freedom, liberation and non-attachment. It lets go of any desire or craving.
• 4. Magga: In order to end suffering, follow the Eightfold Path
  • 'UNHCR Buddhist Core Values... the Background of Buddhism(pdf file) (20 November 2012)

See also

• Ageless Wisdom teachings
• Gautama Buddha
• Buddhism
• Five Precepts (of Buddhism)