The Four Noble Truths

Abstract

The book,“The Noble Truths” is the based on the experiences of PhraPhrom wachirayan (Robert Sumedho) or Phra Ajarn Sumedho in proving the core teaching of the Buddha, which he expounded to enable practitioners to attain enlightenment and liberation from suffering. It presents important doctrines, namely the Four Noble Truths (Suffering, its Origin, its Cessation, and the Path), in a profound yet easily understandable way. The author presents complex ideas in a profound and engaging way, explaining them in accessible language. So that readers regardless of their level of prior knowledge of Buddhism, can understand it, and they can actually apply these principles in their daily lives. This book emphasizes the nature of suffering that all human beings face. It also points out the causes of suffering arising from craving (Tanha) and clinging (Upadana). In addition, it also presents a path to ending suffering, namely Nirvana and the liberation from the cycle of rebirth (Sammsara) is the Noble Eightfold Path, which consists of: Right View, Right Intention (Wisdom); Right Speech, Right Action, Right Livelihood, Right Effort (Morality); Right Mindfulness, and Right Concentration (Concentration). This book, “The Noble Truths” imparts knowledge of Dhrama, it serves as to guide for readers to consciously  reflect on and consider life in order to discover“ the Noble Truths” that will lead to true inner peace.