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Philosophize This!

Episode #009 ... The Buddha

Nov 11, 2013
43:56

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Quick takeaways

  • The Buddha's journey from a life of luxury to a life of asceticism and meditation led to his enlightenment and the formation of Buddhism.
  • The Four Noble Truths, which focus on acknowledging suffering, identifying its causes, eliminating desire, and following the Eightfold Path, are central to Buddhist teachings.

Deep dives

The Power of the Lotus Flower

The lotus flower is a powerful metaphor for the path to enlightenment in Buddhism. Like the flower that grows from the murky water, humans are born into difficult and tainted circumstances, but through hard work and the right plan, they can rise above the suffering and achieve enlightenment.

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