Four Noble Truths for Buddhism

The Four noble truths for Buddhism are the truth of the pervasive existence of suffering, the truth of the origin of suffering, the truth of the cessation of suffering, and the truth of ending suffering through the Noble Eightfold Path. The four noble truths are a very important part of the Buddhism teaching. The Buddha has said "that it is failure to comprehend the Four Noble Truths that has caused us to run on so long in the cycle of birth and death."

The first noble truth is the truth of pervasive existence of suffering. Teaches that Suffering is an unavoidable part of life. Suffering can come in physical (sickness, injury, and old age) and Physiological (sadness, depression, and fear). The teaching states with the suffering can also come with happiness, though it will be permanent part of life. To understand the teaching of Buddha one must accept and understand that oneself will have to suffer in life sometimes.

The second noble truth is the truth of the origin of suffering. This truth is about our craving or wants for material things. The material items do not only include the physical objects that surround us, but also ideas, and all objects of our own realities. The way Buddha teaches is to become completely unattached to the material items.

The third noble truth is the truth of the cessation of suffering. Cessation of suffering can be attained through nirodha. Nirodha means the unmaking of sensual craving and conceptual attachment, suffering, and cravings. Once you understand and achieve Nirodha you will have freedom to no longer worry.

The fourth noble truth is truth of ending suffering through the Noble Eightfold Path. The Noble Eightfold Path consists of Right View, Right Intention, Right Speech, Right Actions, Right Livelihood, Right Effort, Right Meditation, and Right Wisdom. Once these paths are achieved, one will be free from all suffering.