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Four Noble Truths
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1. Suffering is a part of human life. No one can escape from suffering while alive.
2. Suffering comes from people's desires for pleasure and material goods. 3. Overcoming these desires during life eventually brings suffering to an end. 4. Desires can be overcome by following the Eightfold Path. |
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The Eightfold Path
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1. Right view, or accepting the reality of the Four Noble Truths
2. Right attitude, or striving for moderation in all things 3. Right speech, or avoiding lies, boasts, and hurtful words 4. Right action, or treating others fairly 5. Right livelihood, or avoiding jobs that could bring harm to others 6. Right effort, or constantly trying to improve oneself 7. Right mindfulness, or remaining aware of the world around one 8. Right concentration, or ignoring the temptation and discomfort while meditating |
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Origin
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Developed in India
Founder: Siddhartha Gautama (Buddha) |
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Early Life
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History from Buddhist literature
Buddha was born in the 500s B.C. Prince in what is now Nepal Sheltered life until 30 so didn't know of hardships Once he discovered illness, death. and aging, he resolved a way to prevent people from going through this suffering Gave up his possessions and left his palace |
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Enlightenment (spiritual understanding)
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Sought enlightenment for 6 years
Tried gurus and monks who denied food, didn't work Sat under a tree all night and meditated until he became transformed Spot is now called Bodh Gaya; temple built there and is very very very very sacred now |
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Nirvana
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If you follow the Eightfold Path, then you attain nirvana (a state of perfect peace in which the soul would be free from suffering forever)
No nirvana = reborn to life through cycle of suffering again |
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Middle Way
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basic teachings of the Eightfold Path
Advises people to live in moderation, avoiding the extremes of either comfort or discomfort in the search for nirvana |
