Mindful

Question 1

What is the first noble truth?

Answer 1

Dukkha. This is suffering.

Birth is suffering, aging is suffering, illness is suffering, death is suffering,.

Question 2

What is the second noble truth?

Answer 2

Samudaya. This is origin/arising of suffering.

Question 3

What is the third noble truth?

Answer 3

Nirodha. This is the cessation of suffering.

Freedom from suffering.

Question 4

What is the fourth noble truth?

Answer 4

Marga. This is the path to end suffering. The eightfold path.

Question 5

What are the three Buddhist wholesome factors?

Answer 5

Prajna (wisdom), Dana (generosity), Metta (loving kindness)

Question 6

What is the R in RAIN?

Answer 6

Recognize thoughts and emotions. Notice and name them.

Question 7

What is the A in RAIN?

Answer 7

Allow the thought and emotion as a present reality.

Question 8

What is the I in RAIN?

Answer 8

Inquire about the somatic experience, the trigger/source, realitisticness, and need of the thought/emotion.

Question 9

What is the N in RAIN?

Answer 9

Nurture: i’m here with you. I’m sorry, and I love you. I love you, and I’m listening. It’s not your fault. Trust in your goodness.