The Four Noble Truths

NOTE: THIS BOOKLET HAS BEEN SPONSORED FOR FREE DISTRIBUTION This small booklet (70 pages) was compiled and edited from small talks given by Venerable Ajahn Sumedho on the central teaching of the Buddha: that the unhappiness of humanity can be overcome through spiritual means. The teaching is conveyed throught he Budhha\'s Four Noble Truths, first expounded in 528 B.C. in the Deer Park at Sarnath near Varanasi and kept alive in the Buddhist world ever since. ============================ CONTENTS ============================ 1. PREFACE 2. INTRODUCTION 3. THE FIRST NOBLE TRUTH Suffering and self-view Denail of suffering Morality and compassion To investigate suffering Pleasure and displeasure Insight in situations 4. THE SECOND NOBLE TRUTH Three kinds of desire Grasping is suffering Letting go Accomplishment 5. THE THIRD NOBLE TRUTH The truth of impermanence Mortality and cessation Allowing things to rise Realisation 6. THE FOURTH NOBLE TRUTH Right Understanding Right Aspiration Right Speech, Right Action, Right Livelihood Right Effort, Right Mindfulness, Right Concentration Aspects of meditation Rationality and emotion Things as they are Harmony The Eightfold Path as a reflective teaching 7. GLOSSARY

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Dangolbery (2011-03-25)

huh

aemalkawi (2011-04-04)

since I'm a kung fu practitioner I have an interest in buddhism, and I found many moralities within it
however, I never believe or even respect lowering your head down to anyone except God who created you not the one you created,,,,I think if you use your mind enough you will never worship anything or anyone that is created even if he/it is stronger or bigger or .........
matter of mind usage .....
regards
ahmad

tubbei (2011-04-06)

@InfiniteIndefinite: Thanks for the encouragement. I was given this booklet many years ago and only recently rediscovered it. It's had such an effect on me that I just had to share it. Every reading reveals up a new thought for contemplation.
And thanks for the links too. Any guidance on my journey is welcome. :)