a belief that all life includes suffering and unsatisfactoriness

the ongoing state of desire which causes suffering; grasping at things we enjoy/want

causes of dukkha that affect all beings: ignorance, greed and hatred

one of the three marks of existence, meaning nothing is permament

a cause of suffering meaning ‘thirst’ or ‘craving’

Suffering and its causes

Religious education

In this unit pupils will examine key beliefs in Buddhism. They will examine key concepts such as dhamma and the idea of the human condition. They will gain an understanding of Buddhist ideas about suffering and the way to end it. They will also examine the story of Gautama Buddha.

Islam and Buddhism: beliefs

Where did the Buddha give his first sermon after enlightenment? The {{}} Park.

Which of the following is NOT one of the three poisons?

According to the Buddha, how can suffering be reduced?

What is one of the types of craving (tanha) taught by the Buddha?

His teachings are about suffering and how to end it.

What did the Buddha say about suffering in the Majjhima Nikaya?

The Buddhist concept of {{}} means nothing is permanent.

The Fourth Noble Truth is also known as the {{}} Path.

The Buddha taught that suffering is caused by ...

According to the First Noble Truth, what is dukkha?

What is the name for the Buddha’s teaching that suffering can end?

Which of the following is part of the Eightfold Path?

The Eightfold Path is also sometimes called the {{}} Way.

Starter Quiz