From Dukkha to Nirvana: A Systematic Study of the Four Noble Truths

Abstract

The research paper strives to bring out the basic concept of the teachings of Mahatma Buddha, basically of four truths. This paper will follow the Scriptures of Buddhism as well as the main writings of researchers of Buddhist philosophy. It can be said that these four points are base of Buddhist philosophy. Central point of these truths is suffering, that is the main concept in Buddha philosophy; defines the human lives and their problems. According to these Four Noble Truths, suffering in the world is an effect, but its root is its cause. Rather than the effect of suffering, the Buddha has laid more emphasis on its causes. These Four Noble Truths include suffering, the cause of suffering, the path leading to the end of suffering, and the end of suffering. From these four teachings, knowledge of the basic teachings of the Buddha emerges.