The Four Noble Truths of Buddhism

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The Four Noble Truths were the first teachings given by the Buddha. Considered to be the fundamental doctrine of Buddhism, the Four Truths are upheld by all Buddhist schools from Early Buddhism to Mahayana and Vajrayana. They include the truth of suffering, the truth of the cause of suffering, the truth of the cessation of suffering, and the truth of the path.

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The Great Treatise on the Stages of the Path to Enlightenment (Volume 2)

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The hinayana path is the foundation of the Buddhist teachings. To enter the path of Buddhist practice, one must start here. Based on training in mindfulness and awareness and in cultivating a deeper understanding of one’s own mind, the hinayana is what allows us to take delight in our everyday life just as it is.

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