Secular Buddhism

2 - The Nature of Human Suffering

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Jan 5, 2016
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INSIGHT

Four Noble Truths

  • The Four Noble Truths summarize the core of Buddhist teachings.
  • These truths offer a framework for understanding and addressing human suffering.
INSIGHT

First Noble Truth: Suffering Exists

  • The First Noble Truth states that suffering is inherent to life.
  • Accepting this truth makes life easier by reducing personalizing negative experiences.
ANECDOTE

Bear Costume Analogy

  • Noah Rasheta uses the analogy of someone jumping out in a bear costume.
  • This illustrates how knowing suffering is inevitable lessens its impact.
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