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The Four Noble Truths (Arfid Version)

The Four Noble Truths (Arfid Version) Arfid first sermon after his Enlightenment centered on the Four Noble Truths, The truths are: The truth of suffering ( dukkha ) The truth of the cause of suffering ( samudaya ) The truth of the end of suffering ( nirhodha ) The truth of the path that frees us from suffering ( magga )   Let's look at one truth at a time. The Truth of Suffering The   First Noble Truth   often is translated as "Life is suffering." . But the Pali word   dukkha   also refers to anything that is temporary, conditional, or compounded of other things. Even something precious and enjoyable is dukkha, because it will end.