Sunday, October 3, 2010

The Four Noble Truths



The four noble truths are in all of the things that the Buddha teaches. They were the four principles that the Buddha came to realize while under the meditation tree.

1.   Life is suffering
2.   You cause your own suffering
3.   Only you can end your own suffering
4.   You can find enlightenment by following the 8 fold path



The four noble truths are important in buddhism because they are part of the instructions on how to reach enlightenment.  The two most important of the noble truths in that you control your own suffering and that you can end it. This shows that even though one may be suffering a lot there is always a way out.  


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