Buddhism Explained: The Four Noble Truths | Dukkha The Noble Truth of Suffering.
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Chapter 1. What is the Essence of Buddhism?
Chapter 2. The First Truth: What is the Truth of Suffering?
With these truths, we can examine our attachments for selfrealization. Through the Third Noble Truth (the Truth of Cessation), we can perceive the elimination and end of suffering, and practice the Noble Eightfold Path until we achieve insight. Once the Noble Eightfold Path is fully developed, the practitioner will realize the path and attain the state of an Arahant. Four truths, three propositions, twelve direct understandings these might sound complicated, but they are actually very straightforward. They are tools to help us understand suffering and how to deChapterfrom it.
In the Buddhist world, many Buddhists are not wellinformed about the Four Noble Truths. Some say, "Oh, the Four Noble Truths that's elementary" and consider it as basic doctrine: "That's only for beginners, for children. The higher teachings must be..."
They then chase after complex theories and thoughts forgetting the most profound and mysterious Dharma gate. The Four Noble Truths are a lifelong inquiry. It's not just about understanding the Four Noble Truths, the Triple Turning, and the Twelve Aspects (3 Propositions and 12 Direct Understandings) to become an Arahant and settle somewhere to then move on to a higher realm. The Four Noble Truths are not that simple. They require constant vigilance because they provide the framework for the examination of an entire life.