4 Noble truths Flashcards
(7 cards)
What did the Buddha teach
The 4 noble truths
What are the 4 noble truths
- There will always be suffering
- Suffering is causec by wanting more things
- Accept that things change
- Follow the eight fokd path
What does the first noble truth mean
It means that everything won’t be all good but there will be some suffering and bad stuff
What does the second noble truth mean
It means that if you crave something and that is your only goal then it leads to dukkha and suffering. Also, if you don’t get the thing you have craved for then that leads to dukkha as well.
What does the third noble truth mean
It means that everything is going to change so don’t get too attached to something because it will eventually change.
What does the fourth noble truth mean
It means to follow the eightfold path and to not think it’s nothing.
Is craving bad
Sometimes it’s bad because if you really need something for a medical purpose then you really do need it but if it’s something that can cause dukkha then it isn’t good so it depends