The Four Noble Truths

The four horrible truths are considered to be funda rational teachings of Gautama Buddha. These truths lay groundwork on how man should view his existence in this world. Others have viewed these teachings as being too pessimistic. This is be stupefy of the focus on hapless/ upset as an unresolv qualified comp unmatchednt of life. The four noble truths aim at recategorizing mans experience as cause and effect, skllful and unskillful rather than me/not me and being/not being (Bikkhu, 1999). The first noble truth discusses to the highest degree the nature of suffering (dukkha).It claims that the latter is experienced through our relations with others, in aging, in birth, in death, and in illness (Four Noble Truths, 2007). In short, it is the case that every cardinal would encounter some sort of pain whether mental or physical. Gautama Buddha tells us that we must learn to know/understand as well as support these sufferings as facts of life. The Second noble truth is centered on th e origin of suffering/dukkha-samu twenty-four hoursa. Accordingly wholeness suffers because he/she craves, this can either be sensual, for eternal existence or for self-destruction.Craving (or tanha) is a corruption of ones mind and as such ought to be avoided (the Second Noble Truth, 2005). There is a take in for us to confront and rid ourselves of attachments, hate, and our delusions. Craving or desire can lead one to lie, trick and steal in short to live a dishonest life. Inability to get ones object of desire also leads to anger and frustration which would be self-destructive to the individual (The Cause of Suffering, 2007). To be controlled by ones desire is to remain in ignorance.The latter is considered to be the inability to identify the truth about things. In order for one to overcome this he/she must seek intelligence through meditation and study. The third noble truth is the end of suffering. This will be made realistic if one is able to rid of his/her ill will, cra ving, and ignorance. When we are able to end suffering, we will be able to attain full/ultimate happiness. It is the case that as one is able to transcend his/her desires and consequently pain he/she would be able to become increasingly at peace and happy.Buddhist calls this transcending as supreme judiciousness whereas the person is able to progress to the same clarity as Buddha. The two main features of being instruct is wisdom and great compassion (enlightenment, 2006). The fourth noble truth tells us how we could end suffering. Buddha teaches us that we must take the middle path in order for us to be enlightened. This goes to say that one should not live the extremes of life. One must not live in total luxury and indulgence only he/she must also not live is pure ascetism.Both these extremes are prostrate to error, even the one which seeks absolute purification of ones existence. In line with this middle path, Buddha formulates the systematic cure to suffering which is the ei ght fold path. The latter could be seen as self-help guide on how to achieve enlightenment by following different steps. I think that the teachings of Gautama Buddha with regards to the four noble truths can be applied in everyday living and modern meditation. I believe that even if one is not an official Buddhist he/she would find meaning in these teachings.After all if we come to take a keener look at what these truths are saying we would realize that they can be used to make one lead a more clear and peaceful kind of life. The truths that Buddha speaks of can be used by anyone wanting to achieve clarity of the mind and wishes to lead a life free from internal and external conflicts. It is the case in order for a person to achieve this he must first recognize that he/she is prone to afflict him/her and others. She must take into consideration that the things she does in life would be for the removal of superficial cravings alternatively of indulging in vanity, greed, and pride.I p ersonally believe that we would be able to apply the teachings of Buddha in our day to day existence. The cessation of over-craving, and suffering would lead to a life of personal illumination. Overcoming these tendencies would not only aid our selves moreover also influence for the better our relationship with other people. Buddhism gives us a path to spirituality that sheer itself in the way we do and deal with life. References Bhikku, A. ,(1999). The Four Noble Truths A Study Guide. Retrieved folk 14 2007, from http// www.accesstoinsight. org/lib/study/truths. html. (n. d. ). Four Noble Truths. Retrieved September 13, 2007, from http//buddhism. 2be. net/Four_Noble_Truths. (2005). The Second Noble Truth. 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