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The Four Noble Truths
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Where did Buddha discover the Four Noble Truths?

Under the Bodhi tree

To whom did Buddha give his first sermon about the Four Noble Truths?

The five ascetics

What is the Pali term for the first Noble Truth about suffering?

Dukkha

How many unavoidable types of physical suffering did Buddha teach?

Four

What did Buddha teach about happiness in relation to suffering?

It is real but impermanent

What does the term 'tanha' mean in Buddhism?

Thirst or craving

Which animal represents ignorance in the Tibetan Wheel of Life?

A pig

What do the three poisons prevent Buddhists from reaching?

Nibbana

What does the third Noble Truth teach is possible?

An end to suffering

What is the fourth Noble Truth also known as?

The middle path

How is the Eightfold Path often represented?

As a wheel with eight spokes

How many sections is the Eightfold Path grouped into?

Three sections

Which section of the Eightfold Path includes Right speech?

Ethics (sila)

What does Right livelihood mean in the Eightfold Path?

Earning a living without harming others

According to Buddha, how can people stop craving?

Inner satisfaction & appreciating what they have

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