Four Noble Truths

Hey Dears,

Aside doing the major courses to acquire a degree, one also has to take electives/fillers. So, im doing "Introduction to World religions" as one of my electives. So far, i find it quite interesting. Religion in University is not about addressing questions of truths claim. Basically what you learn is what different people believe and Religion as a human phenomenon.

So with Buddhism, I love the idea of "Four Noble Truths". Basically, these are core insights for Buddhists.

I love love the fourth Noble Truth and im going to tell you what it entitles. So, i'll begin by listing the four noble truths;

• Life is suffering( Dukha)
• Thirst/Desire
• End of suffering
• Noble 8-fold path (my favorite)

Under each noble truth there is an explanation for it and i wont start rambling because i wont finish once i start. So instead, i will dig deep on my favorite noble truth which includes a list of ways to live. Imagine living with a ;

1. Right View
2. Right Intention
3. Right speech
4. Right Action
5. Right Livelihood
6. Right Effort
7. Right Mindfulness
8. Right Concentration

My dears, imagine living in a society that has only "rights" no "wrongs".....do you think it is possible?

Well, i think it is impossible. Even with 100% commitment. It is very difficult to have such a society in existence. I also think if we only had the "rights" without the "wrongs", we would not actually be able to tell if something is "right". Comparison comes in two ways and one has to be different to be compared that's the whole point. However, i would NEVER EVER be pleased with a deviant society. So i highly recommend trying to live by the above mentioned rules and this will help you view life in a positive way.

Have a "right" week! xx