Buddhism Response
Herve M Tshimanga
PHL 101
Jesse Patterson
June 6, 2016
Reading Response – Buddhism
The Buddha discussed the human problem and its solution together. The short statement that lays out these out “The Four Noble Truths” forms the main foundation of Buddhism that differentiates it from all other religions. And the eightfold path witch some of the point make since to me understand Buddhism's goal of abandoning “earthly and carnal desire.” The eightfold path, although referred to as steps on a path, is not meant as a sequential learning process, but as eight aspects of life, all of which are to be integrated in everyday life. Thus the environment is created to move closer to the Buddhist path. According to The Buddha “The four ‘’truths basically …show more content…
We always want more happiness, less pain. The second noble truth Samudaya which mean there is a cause for suffering. (It is the desire to have and control things. It can take many forms: craving of sensual pleasures; the desire for fame; the desire to avoid unpleasant sensations, like fear, anger or jealousy. Teaches that the pain of life is caused by 'tanha' our cravings, our attachments, our selfish grasping after pleasure and avoiding pain. The third noble truth Nirodha There is an end to suffering. (Suffering ceases with the final liberation of Nirvana. The mind experiences complete freedom, liberation and non-attachment. It lets go of any desire or craving.) The third noble truth says yes; a complete release from attachment and dukkha is possible, a liberation from pain and rebirth. The fourth noble truth is Magga In order to end suffering, you must follow the Eightfold Path. The fourth noble truth tells how to attain this liberation; it describes the Noble Eightfold Path leading to Nirvana, the utter extinction of the pain of
PHL 101
Jesse Patterson
June 6, 2016
Reading Response – Buddhism
The Buddha discussed the human problem and its solution together. The short statement that lays out these out “The Four Noble Truths” forms the main foundation of Buddhism that differentiates it from all other religions. And the eightfold path witch some of the point make since to me understand Buddhism's goal of abandoning “earthly and carnal desire.” The eightfold path, although referred to as steps on a path, is not meant as a sequential learning process, but as eight aspects of life, all of which are to be integrated in everyday life. Thus the environment is created to move closer to the Buddhist path. According to The Buddha “The four ‘’truths basically …show more content…
We always want more happiness, less pain. The second noble truth Samudaya which mean there is a cause for suffering. (It is the desire to have and control things. It can take many forms: craving of sensual pleasures; the desire for fame; the desire to avoid unpleasant sensations, like fear, anger or jealousy. Teaches that the pain of life is caused by 'tanha' our cravings, our attachments, our selfish grasping after pleasure and avoiding pain. The third noble truth Nirodha There is an end to suffering. (Suffering ceases with the final liberation of Nirvana. The mind experiences complete freedom, liberation and non-attachment. It lets go of any desire or craving.) The third noble truth says yes; a complete release from attachment and dukkha is possible, a liberation from pain and rebirth. The fourth noble truth is Magga In order to end suffering, you must follow the Eightfold Path. The fourth noble truth tells how to attain this liberation; it describes the Noble Eightfold Path leading to Nirvana, the utter extinction of the pain of