in buddhism what are the 4 noble truths?

Answer 1

Techteach...has correctly recited the Dharma here and Xpected has written a good simplified version also, further to this the term Dukkha is a sanskrit word which has many meanings. It means suffering, stress, worry and numerous other things along these lines. In general terms the word is interpreted to mean suffering.

In general then for the lay devotee of Buddhism the four Noble Truths are simplified from the original texts to be

1. In Life there are many forms of suffering including birth, death, ageing and all forms of association with a persons Aggregates, the Sanskrit word for Aggregates is Skandhas which means Parts..there are 5 of these. In general association with them by nature is self serving...selfish if you will...

2. The cause of suffering is the association with self serving human desires...selfishness... in general meaning the association with our selfish Skandhas

3. To cease this suffering, we must cease this association with self serving human desires....meaning we must cease being selfish...

4. The way to do this is called the Eightfold Noble Path.

This is a simplified version of the Four Noble Truths as quoted above and is generally accepted as the lay devotees shortened version...

I hope I've helped you...

Peace from a Buddhist....

Answer 2

The Nature of Dukkha:

This is the noble truth of "dukkha": Birth is dukkha, aging is dukkha, sickness is dukkha, death is dukkha; union with what is displeasing is dukkha; separation from what is pleasing is dukkha; not to get what one wants is dukkha; in brief, the five aggregates subject to clinging are dukkha.

The Source of Dukkha (Desire or Samudaya):

This is the noble truth of the origin of dukkha: It is this craving which leads to renewed existence, accompanied by delight and lust, seeking delight here and there; that is, craving for sensual pleasures, craving for existence, craving for extermination.

The Cessation of Dukkha (Nirodha):

This is the noble truth of the cessation of dukkha: It is the remainder less fading away and cessation of that same craving, the giving up and relinquishing of it, freedom from it, and non-reliance on it.

The Way Leading to the Cessation of Dukkha (Magga):

This is the noble truth of the way leading to the cessation of dukkha: It is this Noble Eightfold Path; that is, right view, right intention, right speech, right action, right livelihood, right effort, right mindfulness, right concentration."

Answer 3

1/ all is suffering ( dukkha )
2/the origin of suffering ( samudaya )
3/the cessation of suffering ( nirodha )
4/the path to the cessation of suffering ( magga )

Hope this helps :)

Answer 4

1)Life inevitably involves suffering

2)Suffering stems from desires

3)Suffering ceases if desires cease

4)You can do so by following the eightfold path

PEACE!

Answer 5

i)-God
ii)-Revelation
iii)-Service to Humanity
iv)-Soul

Answer 6

1. Christianity is false
2. Islam is false
3. Judaism is false
4. If you rub Buddhas stomach you will get luck

Answer 7

I don't fancy her darling!
You're much more attractive than she is love!
Of course I don't want you just for sex dear!
I'll always love you!

Answer 8

1. Sh!t happens
2.More sh!t happens
3.Learn to be content
4.Death