Current LectureBuddhismFour Noble Truths:Buddha was labeled as a “pessimist”; this is similar to critique of Hindu philosophyAgain, not necessarily the case; can we really find true happiness in a finite world of the sensesDeath is inevitable; suffering existsLets talk about the four noble truthsSuffering (dukkha) exists: all elements in nature involving suffering, but doesn’t mean one shouldn’t be miserable; be joyousThree kinds of suffering: natural pain, produced by change, conditional reality of existenceThirst or craving for suffering: this is ignorance of the real nature of things; we see things as permanent; they are notThis ignorance binds us to the external worldThis creates neuroses, anger, frustrationGive instead of takeCessation of suffering: existence in ignorance= sufferingCan only occur when thirst is ceased by wisdomNirvana means “extinction”; it is freedom from; it is beyond reasoning; it is perspective, not a stateThe path to cessation of Dukkha: Buddhism’s path to enlightenment is called “the middle path” because it avoids extremes; no asceticism or indulgence.Follow the noble eightfold path, which is eight individual things that need to be done each dayActions of the body, speech, ad mindNoble eightfold pathRight understandingRight thoughtRight speechRight conductRight livelihoodRight effortRight contemplation or mindfulnessRight concentrationNirvana:Simple negation, like freedomFreedom from the cycle of rebirth: passionate attachment to reality and person and things, anger, ignoranceFreedom to act and be realRELG 102 1nd Edition Lecture 11These notes represent a detailed interpretation of the professor’s lecture. GradeBuddy is best used as a supplement to your own notes, not as a substitute.Current Lecture Buddhism Four Noble Truths:- Buddha was labeled as a “pessimist”; this is similar to critique of Hindu philosophy- Again, not necessarily the case; can we really find true happiness in a finite world of the senses- Death is inevitable; suffering exists- Lets talk about the four noble truthso Suffering (dukkha) exists: all elements in nature involving suffering, but doesn’tmean one shouldn’t be miserable; be joyous Three kinds of suffering: natural pain, produced by change, conditionalreality of existenceo Thirst or craving for suffering: this is ignorance of the real nature of things; we see things as permanent; they are not This ignorance binds us to the external world This creates neuroses, anger, frustration Give instead of takeo Cessation of suffering: existence in ignorance= suffering Can only occur when thirst is ceased by wisdom Nirvana means “extinction”; it is freedom from; it is beyond reasoning; it is perspective, not a stateo The path to cessation of Dukkha: Buddhism’s path to enlightenment is called “the middle path” because it avoids extremes; no asceticism or indulgence. Follow the noble eightfold path, which is eight individual things that need to be done each day Actions of the body, speech, ad mind Noble eightfold path- Right understanding- Right thought- Right speech- Right conduct- Right livelihood- Right effort- Right contemplation or mindfulness- Right concentrationNirvana:- Simple negation, like freedom- Freedom from the cycle of rebirth: passionate attachment to reality and person and things, anger, ignorance- Freedom to act and be