2.03 Truth Never Dies Part I: The Eightfold Noble Path

Why do you suffer? What are the universal causes of suffering? What is the universal way out of suffering? Anna and Kristina discuss the Buddha’s Four NobleTruths (all about how suffering) and the corresponding Eightfold Noble Path (how we get the hell out of suffering).

Also discussed in today’s episode: the three types of enlightened beings (Buddhas), the dhammapada, the injustice wound, and how Mother’s Day can just plain suck.

The Four Noble Truths:

1. In life there is unavoidable suffering (dukkah)
2. Suffering is from craving, aversion, or ignorance.
3. There is a way out of suffering.
4. The Eightfold Noble Path is the way to cease suffering.

The Eightfold Noble Path

1. Right understanding (Samma ditthi)
2. Right thought (Samma sankappa)
3. Right speech (Samma vaca)
4. Right action (Samma kammanta)
5. Right livelihood (Samma ajiva)
6. Right effort (Samma vayama)
7. Right mindfulness (Samma sati)
8. Right concentration (Samma samadhi)

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