Tuesday, July 7, 2009

Nirvana and Enlightenment #49

The Sakyamuni Buddha taught The Four Noble Truths:

1) All beings are bound by Karma.
2) The cause of suffering is desire.
3) Suffering can be alleviated by obtaining enlightenment.
4) Enlightenment is obtainable by practicing the Eightfold Path of Dharma.

The Eightfold Path is:

1) Right Views.
2) Right Intentions.
3) Right Speech.
4) Right Conduct.
5) Right Livelihood.
6) Right Effort.
7) Right Mindfulness.
8) Right Concentration.


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