The Four Noble Truths Flashcards
What are the 4 noble truths?
- Everybody suffers
- The cause of suffering is desire
- To end suffering we must detach from our desires
- If we follow the eightfold path we will overcome suffering
Name the 4 unavoidable physical aspects of suffering
- Birth
- Old age
- Sickness
- Death
Name the 3 aspects of mental suffering
- Separation from something/someone you love
- Contact with something you dislike
- Not being able to achieve desires
What does the 2nd noble truth explain
The idea of tanha
Define tanha
Thirst or craving
What are the 3 forms of craving
- Cravings to please the senses e.g sex, food, music
- Craving to be something you’re not e.g six pack, rich, famous
- Craving the non existence of something e.g a person or situation
What are the 3 poisons and their symbols
- Greed > Cockerel
- Hate > Snake
- Ignorance > Pig
What is the third noble truth
How to achieve Nibbana
Define Nibbana
Extinction or getting rid of the 3 poisons
How do Buddhists achieve Nibbana
By detaching themselves from desires and accepting we can’t always have what we want
What is the 4th noble truth
The cure for suffering - The eightfold path
The eightfold path consists of a three fold way. What does this include?
- Wisdom
- Ethics
- Meditation
What are the parts of meditation
- Right effort
- Right concentration
- Right mindfulness
What are the parts of ethics
- Right speech
- Right livelihood
- Right action
What are the parts of wisdom
- Right intention
- Right understanding > understanding and following Buddha’s teachings
