The Four Noble Truths

Question 1

Where are the Four Noble Truths found?

Answer 1

Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta, the first sermon given by the Buddha

Question 2

What are the Four Noble Truths?

Answer 2

Dukkha=All life involves suffering
Saudaya=The origin of suffering
Nirodha=The Cessation of Tanha
Magga=The Noble Eightfold Path

Question 3

What are the three poisons and what are these also known as?

Answer 3

Three forms of Tanha
Kamma Tanha (Greed)
Bhava Tanha (Ignorance)
Vibhava Tanha (Fear or Hatred)

Question 4

How would you remove the three poisons from your life?

Answer 4

Through meditation like the Buddha did

Question 5

What causes Dukkha?

Answer 5

Dukkha is suffering and it’s caused by being stuck in samsara (cycle of life) so can only be escaped through enlightenment.

Question 6

What story represents Dukkha?

Answer 6

Kisa Gautami’s mustard seeds and understanding everyone experiences Dukkha and accepting this lessens your own pain.

Question 7

Explain Samudaya in relation the Buddhist teachings.

Answer 7

The origin of suffering;Tanha
How your desires/cravings cause suffering. The Buddha says you can stop suffering once you’ve stopped craving material objects.

Question 8

What’s an example of Samudaya?

Answer 8

Craving chocolate but eating too much and then feeling ill, suffering due to your cravings.

Question 9

Which Noble truth offers a solution to suffering?

Answer 9

The third Noble truth with Nirodha, the cessation of stuffing.
You stop suffering through not craving by becoming fully aware of distractions around you through years of meditation and focus.