Four Noble Truth Speech Outline

Intro
Hook- The transcendent state free from suffering, desire, or sense of self is a goal many want to be able to reach before the end of their time.
Transition- Though the ultimate goal of enlightenment is to reach nirvana which is the constant state of calmness and center, one must follow the Eightfold Path and the Four Nobles of Truth which is the way to cessation of suffering.
Thesis- Reaching the goal of nirvana requires consistent work of following steps to enlightenment, Four Noble Truths, and the Eightfold Path for those who want to pursue the ultimate goal of peace and center with oneself.
II.Enlightenment (Main goal)
Seminal concept of Buddhism Representational system of good & bad Samsara (transmigration) organizes representations of life & death
The Four Noble Truths (How to follow) Dukkha, Samudaya, Nirodha, Magga How to end suffering
Be content with what you have
IX. Nirvana (explained) Based on Four Noble Truths Nirvana attained by following Eightfold Path Karma
Good actions are rewarded, bad ones are punished in this life or throughout series of life from samsara
X. Nirvana-(Suffering/Lessons from Buddha) People suffer because of unnecessary cravings Lack knowledge Existence to end
Seek: morality, wisdom, compassion to transform into consciousness or enlightenment
Teaches: greed and hatred separate us from attaining enlightenment
XI. Nirvana (Reached by Buddha) Reached by liberation from samsara Reached by example of Buddha
Calmness of mind that he entered
His death was the perfection of calmness
Ultimate goal is to attain that level of calmness during life
XII. Nirvana- reached from Four Noble Truths and Eightfold Path
Attain enlightenment through those
Then leads to ultimate goal of nirvana
XIII. Enlightenment, Buddhism & Nirvana connection Eightfold Path leads to enlightenment Following Buddha or the “enlightened one” Nirvana is the goal
XIV. Nirvana (what is it and how can it be