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The Four Noble Truths offer a path to liberation from "summary" of Buddhism Plain and Simple by Steve Hagen
The Four Noble Truths are not mere philosophical ideas; they are a direct description of the human condition. The first truth acknowledges the presence of suffering in our lives. This suffering is not limited to physical pain or emotional distress; it includes the inherent dissatisfaction that comes with the human experience. The second truth reveals the cause of suffering - our attachment to desires and aversions. We constantly seek pleasure and avoid pain, creating a cycle of craving that leads to suffering. The third truth offers hope by pointing out that liberation from suff...
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