Teachings of Buddha

A comprehensive study of the core philosophical tenets of Buddhism, focusing on the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path.

Study Notes

1. Core Study Notes

Core Tenets

  • Four Noble Truths
  • Eightfold Path (Ashtangika Marga)
  • Doctrine of Dependent Origination (Pratityasamutpada)

Philosophical Concepts

  • Anicca (Impermanence)
  • Anatta (No-Self)
  • Dukkha (Suffering)
Dukkha -> Samudaya -> Nirodha -> Magga
  • Four Noble Truths (Aryasatyani):
    • Dukkha: The world is full of suffering.
    • Dukkha Samudaya: Desire (Tanha) is the cause.
    • Dukkha Nirodha: Suffering can be stopped by removing desire.
    • Dukkha Nirodha Gamini Pratipada: The path to cessation is the Eightfold Path.

The Chronological Framework

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