Buddhism is a path of practice and
spiritual development leading to Insight
into the true nature of life and do not
worship gods or deities. The Four Noble
Truths: The Buddha's Four Noble Truths
explore human suffering. Dukkha:
Suffering exists: (Suffering is real and
and almost universal. Suffering has many
causes: loss, sickness, pain, failure,
the impermanence of pleasure.) Samudaya:
There is a cause for suffering. (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.) Nirodha: There is an end to
suffering. (Suffering ceases with the
final liberation of Nirvana (a.k.a.
Nibbana). The mind experiences complete
freedom, liberation and non-attachment.
It lets go of any desire or craving.) Magga: In order to end suffering, you
must follow the Eightfold Path.
Eightfold Path: The Buddha's Eightfold
Path consists of: Panna: Discernment,
wisdom: 1) Samma ditthi Right
Understanding of the Four Noble Truths
2) Samma sankappa: Right thinking;
following the right path in life Sila:
Virtue, morality: 3) Samma vaca: Right
speech: no lying, criticism, condemning,
gossip, harsh language 4) Samma kammanta
Right conduct by following the Five
Precepts 5) Samma ajiva: Right
livelihood; support yourself without
harming others Samadhi Concentration,
meditation: 6) Samma vayama Right
Effort: promote good thoughts; conquer
evil thoughts 7) Samma sati Right
Mindfulness: Become aware of your body,
mind and feelings 8) Samma samadhi Right
Concentration: Meditate to achieve a
higher state of consciousness
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