FOUR NOBLE TRUTHS-

 FOUR NOBLE TRUTHS-

                                                                

Four Noble truths , one of the fundamentals doctrine of Buddhism is said to have been set forth by BUDDHA, the founder of this religion, in his first sermom . 

The Four Noble Truths of Buddha are:

• The world is full of suffering.

• The cause of suffering is desire.

• If desires are get rid of, suffering can be removed.

• This can be done by following the EIGHTFOLD Path.

The Eightfold Path consists of right view, right resolve, right speech, right conduct, right livelihood, right effort, right mindfulness and right concentration.

Buddha neither accepts god nor rejects the existence of god. He laid great emphasis on the law of karma. He argued that the condition of man in this life depends upon his own deed. He taught that the soul does not exit. However, he emphasized Ahimsa. By his love for human beings and living creatures , he endeared himself to all. Even under the gravest provocation he did not show the least anger or hatred and instead conquered everyone by his love and compassion.. His religion was identical with morality and it emphasised purity of thought, word and deed. He was a rationalist who tried to explain things in the light of reason and not on the basis of blind faith. Therefore, Buddhism was more a social than religious revolution . It taught the code of practical ethics and laid down the principle of social equality. 

NIRVANA is the ultimate goal of Buddhism.

Buddha says, one who is willing to attain Nirvana, has to understand  Four Noble Truths. These   teachings are the key to attain Nirvana and the way to end suffering. It is a state of complete bliss, liberation from the limitations and desires of the physical world, and the end of the cycle of rebirth and suffering.