Dukkha and The Four Noble Truths
In this lesson, we will focus on Dukkha. Dukkha is an important teaching in Buddhism and it refers to suffering. We will be looking at the question of why humans suffer and the causes of suffering according to Buddhism.
Dukkha and The Four Noble Truths
In this lesson, we will focus on Dukkha. Dukkha is an important teaching in Buddhism and it refers to suffering. We will be looking at the question of why humans suffer and the causes of suffering according to Buddhism.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Is suffering universal? Why do we suffer? What is the relationship between desire and suffering?
Equipment
You will need two different coloured pens: black or blue and another coloured pen, such as green or red.