| the doctrines of Buddha: all life is suffering, the cause of suffering is ignorant desire, this desire can be destroyed, the means to this is the Eightfold Path. |
| Main Entry: | four noble truths |
| Part of Speech: | n |
| Definition: | in Buddhism, the precepts that are the essence of the Buddha's teaching: that life is suffering, that desires cause suffering, that the annihilation of desires can relieve suffering, that the way to do this is by following the Eightfold Path; also written Four Noble Truths |
| Main Entry: | Four Noble Truths |
| Part of Speech: | n |
| Definition: | See four noble truths |