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Principles of Buddhism
All of the Buddha's teaching were oral, and as a result, there were a lot of numbered categories. Examples include the 4 noble truths, the eightfold path, and the 5 precepts
The 4 Noble Truths
- Life is suffering {Dukkha} "No matter what you do in life, you will suffer, grow old and die, as everyone else will"
- We suffer because of craving. "We are attached to impermanent things, and as a result, we are destined to suffer, we need to change what we want rather than get what we want" {Samudaya}
- We can escape the Cycle of Suffering {Nirodha}
- The Noble eightfold path will help us reach enlightenment. {Magga}
The Noble eightfold path
- Understanding that the 4 noble truths will stop your suffering
- Right intent: Why are you doing things? If it is out of anger or greed, it will cause suffering
- Right Speech: Never say bad things to people or deceive them through words
- Right Action: Always strive to do good in your actions
- Right livelihood: Always earn your living in an ethical manner, do not be involved in arms or drugs
- Right Effort: Be positive, be enthusiastic, and always look to improve your life
- Right mindfulness: Pay attention and live in the moment
- Right Concentration: Right concentration helps your mind see things the way they truly are
By following all of these, you attain nirvana, which is the state that Buddha was when he was under the Bodhi Tree. You reach Nirvana by extinguishing all wants and desires
The 5 precepts
- Do not harm any creatures
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- Do not engage in misconduct
- Do not harm people with words
- Do not take intoxicating substances
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Similarities with DTP: The 1st Noble truth is like the empathize stage since suffering is universal and we have to empathize with those who suffer most. The Second truth is similar to the define stage, since it is based on defining the cause of suffering.