The Four Noble Truths
Dukkha - Life is suffering
Tanha - Suffering arises from attachment to that which impermanent
Nirodha - To cease suffering, one must cease attachment to that which is impermanent
Marga - The way to cease suffering and attain Nirvana (extinguishment of desire) is to undertake the Eightfold Path
The Eightfold Path
Right understanding: I recognize the impermanence of life, the mechanism of
desire, and the cause of suffering
Right intention: My thought and motives are pure, not tainted by my emotions and self desires
Right speech: I speak honestly and kindly, in positive ways, avoiding lies, exaggeration, harsh words
Right action: My actions do not hurt any other being that can feel hurt, including animals; I avoid stealing and sexual conduct that would bring hurt
Right work: My livelihood does no harm
Right effort: With moderation, I consistently strive to improve
Right meditation: I use disciplines of meditation and focused awareness to contemplate the nature of reality more deeply
Right contemplation: I cultivate states of inner stillness and peace (samadhi)
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