The four noble truths

The four noble truths

1. Dukkha-all life involves suffering

   • Life is unsatisfactory
   • Suffering is not preventable
     • Unless you follow the steps of Buddhism

2. Tanha-cause of suffering is craving

   • Life is unsatisfactory as we rely on things that make us happy but everything is unreliable
   • The 3 poisons are greed, hatred and stupidity
   • When we are motivated by the 3 poisons we end up suffering

3. To overcome Dukkha you must overcome Tanha

   • You must overcome desires
   • The only way to stop craving is to discover inner satisfaction
   • We must find happiness to rely on ourselves

4. The way to overcome Tanha is the middle way

   • A life of luxury will cause dissatisfaction in the long run
   • A life of hardship causes us to crave
   • The middle way is the middle of luxury and hardship