Lama Surya Das: life is difficult
Lama Surya Das summarizes the four noble truths as follows:
- The First Noble Truth: Life is difficult.
- The Second Noble Truth: Life is difficult because of attachment, because we crave satisfaction in ways that are inherently dissatisfying
- The Third Noble Truth: The possibility of liberation from difficulties exists for everyone.
- The Fourth Noble Truth: The way to realize this liberation
and enlightenment is by leading a compassionate life of virtue, wisdom,
and meditation. These three spiritual trainings comprise the teachings
of the Eight-fold Path to Enlightenment.
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