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BUDDHISM -THE FOUR NOBLE TRUTHS QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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BUDDHISM -THE FOUR NOBLETRUTHS QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
What did Buddha teach to Buddhists? - ANSWER The four Noble
truths
When the Buddha began giving sermons about his enlightenment, what
was the subject of his first sermon? - ANSWER The subject of his first
sermon was the Four Noble Truths.
Pali Canon - ANSWER The collection of ancient Buddhist scriptures
written in Pali is considered authoritative and preserved in the
Theravada Buddhist tradition.
What do Buddhists use the Pali Canon for? - ANSWER Buddhists use
them for guidance in Buddhist teachings.
The three poisons - ANSWER greed, hatred, ignorance
How do the Four Noble Truths influence Buddhists? - ANSWER The
Four Noble Truths give Buddhists the opportunity to examine and reflect
upon why they are suffering in life.
For example, this means they may attempt to overcome the Three
Poisons, which are hate, greed and ignorance. They may also attempt
not to become jealous of what others have
Helps Buddhists accept suffering as they believe it can be overcome.
What was the first teaching given by Buddha? - ANSWER The Four
Noble Truths - the first teachings that he gave the five ascetics.
First noble truth - Doctor Analogy: - ANSWER The first Noble Truth -
The Buddha tells us what is wrong with us - his diagnosis
, Second noble truth - Doctor Analogy: - ANSWER The second Noble
Truth - The Buddha tells us why we are poorly
Third Noble truth - Doctor analogy: - ANSWER The third Noble Truth -
The Buddha reassures us and tells us that there is a cure
Fourth Noble truth - Doctor analogy: - ANSWER The fourth Noble Truth
- The Buddha gives us the medicine for is to get better - the prescription
Where did Buddha discover the four noble truths? - ANSWER They
were discovered by the Buddha while he searched for enlightenment
under the Bodhi tree
(said to be at the heart of Buddha's teachings).
The First Noble Truth: Dukkha - ANSWER Life is suffering (truth of
suffering - dukkha)
The Second Noble Truth: Samudaya - ANSWER The truth of the cause
and origin of suffering.
The Third Noble Truth: Nirodha - ANSWER The truth of the end of the
end of suffering.
(There is an end to suffering through actions and efforts. "truth of
cessation")
What would happen if we stopped craving? - ANSWER If we stop
craving, we stop suffering by losing dissatisfaction.
The Fourth Noble Truth: Magga - ANSWER . The truth of the path of
the end of suffering -
How can a Buddhist overcome suffering? - ANSWER To overcome
suffering, a Buddhist may meditate more, in order to attempt to spiritually
overcome the Three Poisons.
In addition, they may become more charitable, as this will help them to
overcome suffering by helping with the root cause of their pain.
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