Transcript The Four Noble Truths The Noble Eightfold Path

The Four Noble Truths
The Noble Eightfold Path
The Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta
The first discourse of the Buddha, to the
Five Ascetics at the Isipatana Deer Park
at Sarnath.
Dhamma – the Teachings of the Buddha,
or the truths leading the way out of
dukkha. Cakka – wheel.
Pavattana – setting in motion.
“Setting the Wheel of the Dhamma in
Motion” discourse.
The Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta
The first discourse of the Buddha, to the
Five Ascetics at the Isipatana Deer Park
at Sarnath.
Dhamma – the Teachings of the Buddha,
or the truths leading the way out of
dukkha. Cakka – wheel.
Pavattana – setting in motion.
“Setting the Wheel of the Dhamma in
Motion” discourse.
The Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta
The first discourse of the Buddha, to the
Five Ascetics at the Isipatana Deer Park
at Sarnath.
Dhamma – the Teachings of the Buddha,
or the truths leading the way out of
dukkha. Cakka – wheel.
Pavattana – setting in motion.
“Setting the Wheel of the Dhamma in
Motion” discourse.
The Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta
The first discourse of the Buddha, to the
Five Ascetics at the Isipatana Deer Park
at Sarnath.
Dhamma – the Teachings of the Buddha,
or the truths leading the way out of
dukkha. Cakka – wheel.
Pavattana – setting in motion.
“Setting the Wheel of the Dhamma in
Motion” discourse.
The Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta
The first discourse of the Buddha, to the
Five Ascetics at the Isipatana Deer Park
at Sarnath.
Dhamma – the Teachings of the Buddha,
or the truths leading the way out of
dukkha. Cakka – wheel.
Pavattana – setting in motion.
“Setting the Wheel of the Dhamma in
Motion” discourse.
The Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta
The first discourse of the Buddha, to the
Five Ascetics at the Isipatana Deer Park
at Sarnath.
Dhamma – the Teachings of the Buddha,
or the truths leading the way out of
dukkha. Cakka – wheel.
Pavattana – setting in motion.
“Setting the Wheel of the Dhamma in
Motion” discourse.
The Swastika Symbol
The swastika is an equilateral cross with
arms bent at right angles, all in the same
direction, towards either the right or left.
The swastika is a symbol of prosperity
and good fortune and was widely found
in ancient civilizations throughout the
world in Asia, Europe and also South
America.
The Swastika Symbol
The swastika is an equilateral cross with
arms bent at right angles, all in the same
direction, towards either the right or left.
The swastika is a symbol of prosperity
and good fortune and was widely found
in ancient civilizations throughout the
world in Asia, Europe and also South
America.
The Swastika Symbol
It represented the sun, fire, or life in many
ancient cultures although different religions
used it to signify different meanings.
In Buddhism, it denotes the Dhamma,
universal harmony, the balance of
opposites and spiritual attainment.
The Nazis used it to denote the racial
purity of the Aryan ‘master’ race which they
thought themselves to be.
The Swastika Symbol
It represented the sun, fire, or life in many
ancient cultures although different religions
used it to signify different meanings.
In Buddhism, it denotes the Dhamma,
universal harmony, the balance of
opposites and spiritual attainment.
The Nazis used it to denote the racial
purity of the Aryan ‘master’ race which they
thought themselves to be.
The Swastika Symbol
It represented the sun, fire, or life in many
ancient cultures although different religions
used it to signify different meanings.
In Buddhism, it denotes the Dhamma,
universal harmony, the balance of
opposites and spiritual attainment.
The Nazis used it to denote the racial
purity of the Aryan ‘master’ race which they
thought themselves to be.
The Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta
The Buddha advised us to avoid the two
extremes of Self-Mortification and SelfIndulgence. This is because these two
extremes are base, ignoble and
unprofitable.
Instead, He advised us to follow the
Middle Path between these two
extremes, which lead to knowledge,
vision, peace and Self-Awakening.
The Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta
The Buddha advised us to avoid the two
extremes of Self-Mortification and SelfIndulgence. This is because these two
extremes are base, ignoble and
unprofitable.
Instead, He advised us to follow the
Middle Path between these two
extremes, which lead to knowledge,
vision, peace and Self-Awakening.
The Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta
Buddhism is thus also known as the
“Middle Way”.
The Buddha stated the Middle Way as
the Noble Eightfold Path.
He then identified the Four Noble Truths
which is to be realized upon following the
Noble Eightfold Path.
The Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta
Buddhism is thus also known as the
“Middle Way”.
The Buddha stated the Middle Way as
the Noble Eightfold Path.
He then identified the Four Noble Truths
which is to be realized upon following the
Noble Eightfold Path.
The Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta
Buddhism is thus also known as the
“Middle Way”.
The Buddha stated the Middle Way as
the Noble Eightfold Path.
He then identified the Four Noble Truths
which is to be realized upon following the
Noble Eightfold Path.
The Four Noble Truths
1. All beings are subject to Dukkha.
2. Dukkha arises from desire and
craving.
3. Dukkha can be overcome by the
elimination of desire and craving.
4. There is a way out of dukkha,
which is the Noble Eightfold Path.
The Four Noble Truths
1. All beings are subject to Dukkha.
2. Dukkha arises from desire and
craving.
3. Dukkha can be overcome by the
elimination of desire and craving.
4. There is a way out of dukkha,
which is the Noble Eightfold Path.
The Four Noble Truths
1. All beings are subject to Dukkha.
2. Dukkha arises from desire and
craving.
3. Dukkha can be overcome by the
elimination of desire and craving.
4. There is a way out of dukkha,
which is the Noble Eightfold Path.
The Four Noble Truths
1. All beings are subject to Dukkha.
2. Dukkha arises from desire and
craving.
3. Dukkha can be overcome by the
elimination of desire and craving.
4. There is a way out of dukkha,
which is the Noble Eightfold Path.
The Four Noble Truths
1. All beings are subject to Dukkha.
2. Dukkha arises from desire and
craving.
3. Dukkha can be overcome by the
elimination of desire and craving.
4. There is a way out of dukkha,
which is the Noble Eightfold Path.
The Four Noble Truths
1. All beings are subject to Dukkha.
Dukkha is usually translated as
suffering but it actually encompasses a
wide range of negative feelings
including stress, dissatisfaction and
physical suffering.
Dukkha exists as all beings are subject
to illness, separation from loved ones,
not getting their desires, aging and
death.
The Four Noble Truths
1. All beings are subject to Dukkha.
Dukkha is usually translated as
suffering but it actually encompasses a
wide range of negative feelings
including stress, dissatisfaction and
physical suffering.
Dukkha exists as all beings are subject
to illness, separation from loved ones,
not getting their desires, aging and
death.
The Four Noble Truths
1. All beings are subject to Dukkha.
Dukkha is usually translated as
suffering but it actually encompasses a
wide range of negative feelings
including stress, dissatisfaction and
physical suffering.
Dukkha exists as all beings are subject
to illness, separation from loved ones,
not getting their desires, aging and
death.
The Four Noble Truths
2. Dukkha arises from desire and
craving.
All beings crave pleasant sensations,
and also desire to avoid unpleasant
sensations.
These sensations can be physical or
psychological, and dukkha arises
when these desires and cravings are
not met.
The Four Noble Truths
2. Dukkha arises from desire and
craving.
All beings crave pleasant sensations,
and also desire to avoid unpleasant
sensations.
These sensations can be physical or
psychological, and dukkha arises
when these desires and cravings are
not met.
The Four Noble Truths
2. Dukkha arises from desire and
craving.
All beings crave pleasant sensations,
and also desire to avoid unpleasant
sensations.
These sensations can be physical or
psychological, and dukkha arises
when these desires and cravings are
not met.
The Four Noble Truths
3. Dukkha can be overcome by the
elimination of desire and craving.
Nibbana is the state of peace where
all greed, hatred and delusion, and
thereby dukkha, have been
eradicated.
The Four Noble Truths
3. Dukkha can be overcome by the
elimination of desire and craving.
Nibbana is the state of peace where
all greed, hatred and delusion, and
thereby dukkha, have been
eradicated.
The Four Noble Truths
4. There is a way out of dukkha,
which is the Noble Eightfold Path.
Dukkha can be reduced, weakened and
finally eradicated and Nibbana thereby
attained, by following this path as
taught by the Buddha.
The Four Noble Truths
4. There is a way out of dukkha,
which is the Noble Eightfold Path.
Dukkha can be reduced, weakened and
finally eradicated and Nibbana thereby
attained, by following this path as
taught by the Buddha.
The Four Noble Truths
Buddhism is occasionally criticized as
being overly pessimistic as it seems to
focus on suffering rather than on
happiness and joy.
However, all conditions of happiness and
joy are impermanent because all beings
are subject to sickness, old age and
death, and as a result, all beings are
undeniably subject to dukkha.
The Four Noble Truths
Buddhism is occasionally criticized as
being overly pessimistic as it seems to
focus on suffering rather than on
happiness and joy.
However, all conditions of happiness and
joy are impermanent because all beings
are subject to sickness, old age and
death, and as a result, all beings are
undeniably subject to dukkha.
The Four Noble Truths
Instead, Buddhism is actually realistic as
the Buddha has taught us how to
overcome or reduce dukkha, and how to
achieve the permanent bliss of Nibbana.
By following the Noble Eightfold Path
taught by the Buddha, Nibbana can be
experienced even in this present lifetime.
The Four Noble Truths
Instead, Buddhism is actually realistic as
the Buddha has taught us how to
overcome or reduce dukkha, and how to
achieve the permanent bliss of Nibbana.
By following the Noble Eightfold Path
taught by the Buddha, Nibbana can be
experienced even in this present lifetime.
Nibbana
Without already practicing Buddhism and
being on the path laid down by the
Buddha, Nibbana can be a difficult
concept to grasp or understand.
It is like trying to explain colours to the
blind, or sound to the deaf. Conventional
language cannot adequately describe
Nibbana. It has to be experienced to be
understood.
Nibbana
Without already practicing Buddhism and
being on the path laid down by the
Buddha, Nibbana can be a difficult
concept to grasp or understand.
It is like trying to explain colours to the
blind, or sound to the deaf. Conventional
language cannot adequately describe
Nibbana. It has to be experienced to be
understood.
Nibbana
However, in short, Nibbana is the total
absence of all craving and suffering.
It is achieved by one who has eradicated
all aspects of greed, hatred and
delusion.
It is a state of permanent bliss and
happiness from which there is no more
rebirth.
Nibbana
However, in short, Nibbana is the total
absence of all craving and suffering.
It is achieved by one who has eradicated
all aspects of greed, hatred and
delusion.
It is a state of permanent bliss and
happiness from which there is no more
rebirth.
Nibbana
However, in short, Nibbana is the total
absence of all craving and suffering.
It is achieved by one who has eradicated
all aspects of greed, hatred and
delusion.
It is a state of permanent bliss and
happiness from which there is no more
rebirth.
The Noble Eightfold Path
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Right Speech
Right Action
Right Livelihood
Right Effort
Right Mindfulness
Right Concentration
Right Understanding
Right Thought
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Right Concentration
Right Understanding
Right Thought
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Right Thought
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Right Livelihood
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Right Thought
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Right Understanding
Right Thought
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Right Action
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Right Understanding
Right Thought
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Right Thought
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Right Understanding
Right Thought
The Threefold Training
Right Speech
Right Action
Morality
- Sila
Right Livelihood
Right Effort
Right Mindfulness
Mental Development
- Samadhi
Right Concentration
Right Understanding
Right Thought
Wisdom
- Panna
The Threefold Training
Right Speech
Right Action
Morality
- Sila
Right Livelihood
Right Effort
Right Mindfulness
Mental Development
- Samadhi
Right Concentration
Right Understanding
Right Thought
Wisdom
- Panna
The Threefold Training
Right Speech
Right Action
Morality
- Sila
Right Livelihood
Right Effort
Right Mindfulness
Mental Development
- Samadhi
Right Concentration
Right Understanding
Right Thought
Wisdom
- Panna
The Threefold Training
Right Speech
Right Action
Morality
- Sila
Right Livelihood
Right Effort
Right Mindfulness
Mental Development
- Samadhi
Right Concentration
Right Understanding
Right Thought
Wisdom
- Panna
The Threefold Training
Right Speech
Right Action
Morality
- Sila
Right Livelihood
Right Effort
Right Mindfulness
Mental Development
- Samadhi
Right Concentration
Right Understanding
Right Thought
Wisdom
- Panna
The Threefold Training
Right Speech
Right Action
Morality
- Sila
Right Livelihood
Right Effort
Right Mindfulness
Mental Development
- Samadhi
Right Concentration
Right Understanding
Right Thought
Wisdom
- Panna
The Threefold Training
Right Speech
Right Action
Morality
- Sila
Right Livelihood
Right Effort
Right Mindfulness
Mental Development
- Samadhi
Right Concentration
Right Understanding
Right Thought
Wisdom
- Panna
The Noble Eightfold Path
1. Right Speech - To refrain from lying,
slander, harsh words and gossip.
To cultivate truthful, peaceful, kind and
meaningful speech.
2. Right Action - To abstain from killing,
stealing and sexual misconduct.
To cultivate harmlessness, honesty
and faithfulness.
The Noble Eightfold Path
1. Right Speech - To refrain from lying,
slander, harsh words and gossip.
To cultivate truthful, peaceful, kind and
meaningful speech.
2. Right Action - To abstain from killing,
stealing and sexual misconduct.
To cultivate harmlessness, honesty
and faithfulness.
The Noble Eightfold Path
1. Right Speech - To refrain from lying,
slander, harsh words and gossip.
To cultivate truthful, peaceful, kind and
meaningful speech.
2. Right Action - To abstain from killing,
stealing and sexual misconduct.
To cultivate harmlessness, honesty
and faithfulness.
The Noble Eightfold Path
1. Right Speech - To refrain from lying,
slander, harsh words and gossip.
To cultivate truthful, peaceful, kind and
meaningful speech.
2. Right Action - To abstain from killing,
stealing and sexual misconduct.
To cultivate harmlessness, honesty
and faithfulness.
The Noble Eightfold Path
3. Right Livelihood - To avoid
occupations involving killing (of both
humans and animals), the sale of
animal flesh, the trading of humans,
weapons, poisons and intoxicants.
Occupations which are unethical,
immoral and illegal should also be
avoided.
The Noble Eightfold Path
3. Right Livelihood - To avoid
occupations involving killing (of both
humans and animals), the sale of
animal flesh, the trading of humans,
weapons, poisons and intoxicants.
Occupations which are unethical,
immoral and illegal should also be
avoided.
The Noble Eightfold Path
4. Right Effort - To apply mental
discipline to prevent unwholesome
thoughts from arising, and to dispel
unwholesome thoughts that have
arisen.
To develop wholesome thoughts, and
to maintain those wholesome thoughts
that have arisen.
The Noble Eightfold Path
4. Right Effort - To apply mental
discipline to prevent unwholesome
thoughts from arising, and to dispel
unwholesome thoughts that have
arisen.
To develop wholesome thoughts, and
to maintain those wholesome thoughts
that have arisen.
The Noble Eightfold Path
5. Right Mindfulness - To be aware of
the body, and bodily postures and
sensations.
To be aware of the mind and its
thoughts, emotions and feelings.
To be aware of the Dhamma.
6. Right Concentration - To practice
meditation to train the mind to be
focused and disciplined in order to
cultivate and acquire wisdom.
The Noble Eightfold Path
5. Right Mindfulness - To be aware of
the body, and bodily postures and
sensations.
To be aware of the mind and its
thoughts, emotions and feelings.
To be aware of the Dhamma.
6. Right Concentration - To practice
meditation to train the mind to be
focused and disciplined in order to
cultivate and acquire wisdom.
The Noble Eightfold Path
5. Right Mindfulness - To be aware of
the body, and bodily postures and
sensations.
To be aware of the mind and its
thoughts, emotions and feelings.
To be aware of the Dhamma.
6. Right Concentration - To practice
meditation to train the mind to be
focused and disciplined in order to
cultivate and acquire wisdom.
The Noble Eightfold Path
5. Right Mindfulness - To be aware of
the body, and bodily postures and
sensations.
To be aware of the mind and its
thoughts, emotions and feelings.
To be aware of the Dhamma.
6. Right Concentration - To practice
meditation to train the mind to be
focused and disciplined in order to
cultivate and acquire wisdom.
The Noble Eightfold Path
7. Right Understanding - To
understand and accept the Four
Noble Truths.
8. Right Thought - To cultivate
thoughts of generosity, lovingkindness and compassion.
The Noble Eightfold Path
7. Right Understanding - To
understand and accept the Four
Noble Truths.
8. Right Thought - To cultivate
thoughts of generosity, lovingkindness and compassion.
The Threefold Training
Right Speech
Right Action
Morality
- Sila
Right Livelihood
Right Effort
Right Mindfulness
Mental Development
- Samadhi
Right Concentration
Right Understanding
Right Thought
Wisdom
- Panna
The Threefold Training
Right Speech
Right Action
Morality
- Sila
Right Livelihood
Right Effort
Right Mindfulness
Mental Development
- Samadhi
Right Concentration
Right Understanding
Right Thought
Wisdom
- Panna
The Threefold Training
Right Speech
Right Action
Morality
- Sila
Right Livelihood
Right Effort
Right Mindfulness
Mental Development
- Samadhi
Right Concentration
Right Understanding
Right Thought
Wisdom
- Panna
The Threefold Training
Right Speech
Right Action
Morality
- Sila
Right Livelihood
Right Effort
Right Mindfulness
Mental Development
- Samadhi
Right Concentration
Right Understanding
Right Thought
Wisdom
- Panna
The Threefold Training
Right Speech
Right Action
Morality
- Sila
Right Livelihood
Right Effort
Right Mindfulness
Mental Development
- Samadhi
Right Concentration
Right Understanding
Right Thought
Wisdom
- Panna
The Threefold Training
Right Speech
Right Action
Morality
- Sila
Right Livelihood
Right Effort
Right Mindfulness
Mental Development
- Samadhi
Right Concentration
Right Understanding
Right Thought
Wisdom
- Panna
The Threefold Training
Right Speech
Right Action
Morality
- Sila
Right Livelihood
Right Effort
Right Mindfulness
Mental Development
- Samadhi
Right Concentration
Right Understanding
Right Thought
Wisdom
- Panna
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