Transcript The Four Noble Truths

The Four Noble Truths
Starter
List three things that you want and explain
why you want them
Dharma means the teachings of the Buddha.
The basis of the Buddha’s teachings are the
Four Noble Truths.
TASK
Think about the role of a doctor.
There are four stages. What are
they?
A good doctor tells us:
• What is wrong with us
• What is the cause of
our illness
• That there is a cure
• What we have to do to
get better
The Four Noble
Truths can be
linked to the work
of a doctor. What
do you think the
Four Noble Truths
are?
1.
2.
3.
4.
All life involves suffering (Dukkha)
The origin of suffering is craving
If craving stops, suffering will also cease
The Middle way
Write out each truth, explain what it
means and add a drawing
1. Do you think we live in a materialistic society?
Explain your answer giving examples if
appropriate.
2. The Buddha says we should stop wanting things.
Is he actually saying that we should stop
wanting things and enjoying things. Explain
your answer. You could give examples and use
events in his life to illustrate your point.