The four Noble Truths are renowned as the main doctrine of Buddhism. They are known as provision of conceptual framework of any Buddhism idea. These truths are based on major explanation of Dukkha’s nature, cessation, causes as well as factors causing cessation. The four truths are:
- The truth of Dukkha
- The truth of the origin of Dukkha
- The truth of the cessation of Dukkha
- The truth of the path causing the cessation of Dukkha
(Mtsho, 1998).
The first truth elucidates Dukkha’s nature. Through proper understanding of the nature of Dukkha, in form of anxiety and dissatisfaction, this truth affirms the reality of human condition in terms of sufferings or challenges as supported by Buddhism (Mtsho, 1998).
The second noble truth dictates that the origin of Dukkha can be known easily. The main cause of Dukkha is known as ignorance of the actual nature of objects (Mtsho, 1998). In Buddhism, this truth is extremely significant in educating the society on the importance of taking all elements that they come across about certain seriously as they may define certain elements in the society.
The third noble truth dictates that Dukkha’s cessation can be achieved. This is extremely critical in realizing the role of Buddhism in the society. Buddhism aims at the development of reflective minds that aim at eliminating delusions (Mtsho, 1998). This indicates that Buddhism comes with exclusive elimination of apparitions.
The fourth noble truth tries to explain the path that causes Dukkha’s cessation. The path that this truth aims to explain is the way out of sufferings. Based on various social elements, this path needs be developed accordingly (Mtsho, 1998). As a religion, Buddhism is concerned of the livelihood of its followers. Therefore, through this noble truth the element of solving problems in Buddhism community has been defined.
Reference
Mtsho, B. (1998). The four noble truths. London: Thorsons.
