Thursday, January 9, 2025

A Post for the Buddhists...

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In Buddhism, suffering, or dukkha, is a fundamental concept that is part of the first of the Four Noble Truths: 
  • Suffering (dukkha)
    The first truth, which states that everyone experiences suffering in some way
  • Origin of suffering (samudāya)
    The second truth, which states that all suffering comes from desire
  • Cessation of suffering (nirodha)
    The third truth, which states that it is possible to stop suffering and achieve enlightenment
  • Path to the cessation of suffering (magga)
    The fourth truth, which describes the Middle Way and the steps to achieve enlightenment
Buddhists believe that suffering is caused by: 
  • ImpermanenceLife is constantly changing, and no moment is reliable 
  • DesirePeople crave or grasp for things, but they are never enough and never last 
  • PainPhysical pain, such as hunger, lack of sleep, or chronic disease, can cause suffering 
  • Emotional painFrustration, upset, or worry can cause emotional suffering 
The ultimate goal of Buddhism is to end the cycle of suffering and repeated death and rebirth, which is called nirvana. To achieve this, Buddhists follow the Eightfold Path, which includes: 
  • Right views
  • Right resolve or aspiration
  • Right speech
  • Right action or conduct
  • Right livelihood
  • Right effort
  • Right mindfulness
  • Right concentration
On Anatta (No-Self)

1 comment:

  1. And what of it you do understand?

    Ah. Oh. Yes.

    Yawn

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