The Four Noble Truths

[smuggecko]

i enjoyed this vid

[TheSpikeystuff]

some really good stuff here

[wetyewruyrtsutrdhjfg]

That's the part that always bugs me. What's the difference between a human with no desires and a rock or a tree?

In fact, the human with no desires might even be more useless to others than a tree. A tree provides shade and a place to live in for insects. A human with no desires (even of that to help) merely consumes.

[yadsik]

@wetyewruyrtsutrdhjfg The issue is the translation. Tanha is translated as desire, but it is better translated as craving. It is craving, not all desire, that leads to attachment. The issue is attachment, because once you are attached to something it will bring you sorrow when you are parted from it. A human with no craving, an Arhat, has a clear mind and thus can accomplish any task of a regular person with more precision if need be.

[wetyewruyrtsutrdhjfg]

@yadsik

Thanks for the explanation. Is there anyway to get rid of a craving for something? For instance, I don't really eat much in the day. This results in me wanting more food at night, which isn't good. I shouldn't think about food that much, but I do.

I'm not trolling or joking about this, because there's something that I really want to do. Reducing my cravings/desires for other things will help me focus on only that thing.

[yadsik]

@wetyewruyrtsutrdhjfg If you are desiring not to desire, that is a problem in itself. Firstly, why shouldn't you eat at night? Your body is telling you something, if it needs food give it food. This is what Buddhists call the middle way. There is no way to stop your body from needing food, only to stop your mind from getting bothered by it. To do that you have to relax your body and mind.

[happyblackness]

@wetyewruyrtsutrdhjfg So with no desires I would still consume, for what reason?

[yadsik]

@happyblackness Because if you don't you will die!

[happyblackness]

@yadsik But that implies a desire to live! Anyway, I think we are both misunderstanding the buddhist teaching on desire here. Yadsik sounds like someone who gets it!

[yadsik]

@happyblackness Well I said this before, but the comment list is long so I will say it again.

There are desires which cause attachment and thus dissatisfaction/suffering, known in Pali as Tanha, and best translated as craving -> These are what is eliminated with the noble eightfold path.

On the other hand, merely making resolutions to do things doesn't entail that degree of craving. Keep in mind that craving also includes having deluded views about the object of desire. The ideal is equanimity

[henryporter101]

What are the four ignoble truths?

[yadsik]

@henryporter101 In fact, noble truth (aryasatya) is intended as a satire of the much used Brahmanical notions of nobility and truth - but turned on their head. Anyone who develops their mind may be called noble, regardless of birth, and truth is not god given but known empirically. One might say then say that the Brahmanical notions are the ignoble truths.

[yadsik]

@anurajayatilake

1. "This is all wrong interpretation of the Buddha's teaching."

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This is not an interpretation, it is quotation from the Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta.

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"There are no 4 noble truths but just one truth."

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Actually the term used in the Sutta, 'catvari aryasatyani' literally means four noble-truths: catvari = four; arya = noble; satyani = truths. Not "one truth being led to by four steps," as claimed.

[yadsik]

@anurajayatilake The Buddha did not say use intuition, he said that affirmation of true knowledge comes from the 6 senses - experience.

Please back up your claims with citation. If you wish to dispute the translation I am no the person to do it with.

[yadsik]

@anurajayatilake

2. "The text and interpretation is totally. Wrong."

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The quotation is translated from the Pali by Bhikku Bodhi, you can compare this with other translations, it is very accurate and not a very controversial Sutta.

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"Do you need the Buddha to say that Whn your friend is dead that it is painful/suffering?"

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It has nowhere in the text been claimed that one needs the Buddha to know what is and what is not painful or suffering. Other suttas encourage individual investigation.

[yadsik]

@anurajayatilake

Please cite your claims, if you are putting them in the Buddha's mouth, with a quotation from a recognised source.

The quote you made is not found within the text. Catvari aryasatyani means four noble-truths.

Once again, back your claims because they are controversial and not supported by your own words alone.

[yadsik]

@anurajayatilake

Have an open mind. There are many sources of knowledge. If you close yourself with so many prejudices you will never learn.

Empty your cup.

[yadsik]

@anurajayatilake

No wonder you're off your rocker.

If you were so wise you wouldn't wish me 'gd luck' - such a thing does not exist.

[yadsik]

@anurajayatilake

EGO EGO EGO

[69nuz69]

what does dukkah mean?

[yadsik]

@69nuz69 unsatisfactoriness.

[professorfontana]

like imagine if this was a screamer

[leelee0796]

we are in hell and you go to heaven if you do good in this life, if you sin then you will be reborn to do this life again

[FoieGras]

@leelee0796 There is actually a hell as well in Buddhism, but there are 4 other planes besides heaven and hell. Human realm is actually right in the middle - it is said to have the most potential to reach nirvana out of the 6 realms

[yadsik]

@FoieGras In a sense he is correct in that "we are in hell", as the Buddha said, "Hell is merely a designation for painful feeling."

[FoieGras]

@yadsik True that, but we can make our existence heaven as well. As John Milton said, "The mind can make a heaven out of hell or a hell out of heaven." Once we've reached inner peace on this plane, it's heaven or even nirvana

[bungit2003]

0.42 the buddia say enless rounds of rebirth is a curse. if this is true then we must be in hell. As by this definition of constant rebirths we are in hell forever ??? So the question then is if we are in hell how do we get out and into heven?

[yadsik]

@bungit2003 Keep watching. It is the 4th Noble Truth.

[justkarmatoo]

@bungit2003 By following the Middle Way of course. Make following the Eightfold Path your practice my friend.Learn about it and practice. That is all there is to do really. Try it my friend. You will make the World a better place in which to live too. I think it is a great way to live even if you don't agree with the whole reincarnation thing. Everything changes and you do to. Every moment is a new life in a way. You can change the future somewhat by thinking and acting different now.

[woodfixit]

@bungit2003 Metaphorically this is discussed in the teaching of Jesus too. "Store your treasures up in heaven" A clear pure consciousness. Carl Jung discuss this too. "Man is the only evil there no other"

So to live a pure, compassionate life, without craving. We move from Intolerance, to acceptance, to compassion then release if we are ready. Even Amenhotep of ancient Egypt told his son in scripture. "When I am dead, make for me a great mourning, for my greatest battle is yet to be"

[captncharisma]

@bungit2003 we create our own hell or heaven around us in the living realm... dont wait in vain to die to realise that.

[captncharisma]

@bungit2003 

[Jedd41]

@bungit2003 ... through enlightenment you end your cycle of suffering and essentially "evolve" into a higher plane of existence free of suffering...there's a quote by the Buddha that says: "Human beings are fish swimming in the sea of suffering."

[DreamsofMajesty]

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[kateadam28]

I belive desire and pleasure are the pathways to the universe and you can find them through the acceptance and understanding of pain and sorrow and intensity is both stress and passion:) just my belief :)

[yadsik]

@kateadam28 "pathways to the universe" - What do you mean by this?

[kateadam28]

So I believe we are becoming more emotional and more sensitive which I believe is a good thing and as we have more extreme pain and pleasure and greater desire the path becomes clearer and easier to see. I think being polar is a good thing as balance becomes a finer line :)

[kateadam28]

@yadsik

The journey of translation of the universe through perception of the biological , the journey of evolution. I believe we no longer need to evolve biologically due to are ability to adapt the environment and not to adapt to the environment. Now are emotions and feelings are evolving at a fast rate and I believe this will cause an evolution in consciousness and also explain the so called rise in mental disorders in the west.

[ThesePeasOnEarth]

Considering 'dispassion' where does the passion for enlightenment come in, i always thought that there has to be passion for that in Buddhism. This is an excellent video, it really helped me. Im really interested in buddhism, it seems to be a beautiful ideology, :) how the human state is presented facinates me, it makes sense.

[mayavi22]

@ThesePeasOnEarth U r correct. There should be no passion for enlightenment either. Just keep your mind open and enlightenment will slowly and surely follow. As you gain more experience...u will keep on growing and connecting the dots to make small squares until you have enough data to connect the square of enlightenment.

Be aware. Always.

[DreamsofMajesty]

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[XxXl3urninGXxX]

buddism is science

[chona42]

Buddhism is considered more of a practical way of life than of a religion. Religion has caused ignorance, war, chaos and division/separation among people. Life has been made simple by teachings in Buddhism. I reflect on its teachings daily to aid me attain peace and harmony with myself and others. Peace to all! :D

[waynehyl]

@chona42

you are right. buddhism is self-attaining practice not like others recourse to external unseen force.

The 4 Noble Truth can be applied to problem-solving in family and career affiairs.

Problem, Cause, Solution and Method.

[Peu1989]

You are right my friend! Buddhism is a way of life, not a religion. May you have a peaceful life. Amitabaha!

[davlor86]

The truth is that you will NEVER find external happiness without finding interior happiness first.

In life, there will be always something, even the silliest thing that will make you to have a negative feeling inside you.

[sam51092]

Very good vid. Buddhism is always so much more powerful and relevant when it's just presented as a reasonable, practical response to the human condition, rather than as... you know, a religion... with the supernatural baggage and dogma and worship and whatnot.

[gk10002000]

Ya. I agree with you.  Being an engineer and a mathematician, the rationality of Buddhism greatly appeals to me. Of course over the centuries, stories get added for the illiterate to liven it up. I can imagine old traveling sages entertaining villages with tales.

[moncrief1961]

The Buddah was so wise. I've always respected the eastern teachings....He relayed the teachings of the "later" teachers, but 100's of years before. But then they wound the other teachers with a bunch of dogma, as humans do.

But this teaching, from an ancient time, is so true.

[AryaSravaka]

Namo Buddhaya

Visit Dhammatalks org . Happiness is within. we r truly lucky to find buddhism

[crazzzybeeotch22]

yeah i understand it better thanxxx

[GABEUDEU]

We can spending all our life to meditate, understand The Four Noble Truths, the Holly Teaching from Lord Buddha.

Thank-you for this great video.

In the Dharma.

[greattable]

very nice music

[muaythaiwarrior007]

Kokin Gumi - Daylight

Album: Zen Garden

[ReligiousFiction]

Very, very nice. I am interested in Buddhism, and it was nice to see art mixed with original texts (or translations thereof), as well as very peaceful music. Quite meditative. Thank you.

[maraanddhamma]

very profound spiritual texts

[smghazzanmy]

nice very peacefull I like it very beautifull:)excellent video:)

[dalitjade]

Nice, thanks for uploading...

[suduchien6]

wow, excellent movie! I do enjoy it! May the Buddha Dhamma Lasts Long as moon and sun!

Metta Guna from SRI LANKA

[dharmafriend]

This is an excelent presentation, I'm placing it in my 'Favorites'

Can you redo the last 'dark bacground, that is unreadible.

Much Dharma Love Terrance

[panentheist]

Thank you for uploading these teachings! Nice job.

[yadsik]

Oh your very welcome.