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 permanent

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

The Four Noble Truths: suffering

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.

Buddhism and Islam: Beliefs and teachings

According to Buddhist teachings, suffering is caused by the three ...

a belief that all life includes suffering

What did the Buddha teach in the Sermon at Benares?

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

They might seek wealth to avoid suffering.

They might believe suffering is unavoidable and do nothing.

How might teachings on suffering influence Buddhists today?

The Three {{}} of existence describe key aspects of reality in Buddhism.

everything is connected through cause and effect

Which of the following is not one of the Three Marks of Existence?

the idea that there is no fixed or independent self

What lesson does the story of Nagasena and the Chariot illustrate?

It shows that everything changes and is impermanent.

It teaches that suffering can be avoided.

It states that all things will eventually disappear completely.

Why is anicca an important Buddhist teaching?

It makes them worship the Buddha as a divine being.

It encourages them to follow the Buddha’s teachings to reduce suffering.

It teaches that happiness is more important than wisdom.

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