When we hear about the Four Noble Truths, most of us think: "Yes, I know this teaching very well, it's basic knowledge. I have been practicing for many years. I'd rather hear something more advanced." In fact, this is an extremely large teaching. Authorities write about this whole book. It's Hard on these few pages would be to discuss everything we can learn from this wonderful teaching. That is why I would primarily like to focus on proving that Four Noble Truths are not only taught to beginners as often as it is considered.
Buddha mentioned that there are many teachings that we can explore but most of them may seem more interesting than four noble truths, but finally they do not lead to the removal of suffering, release, and when we study them, they have no connection with the goal. That is why he also recommended to study in depth, still returning to the teaching which he gave first time. (1) When we study this one basic teaching, we are constantly exploring new levels of insight relevant to the level we have already achieved on the path. Although the Four Noble Truths are usually quoted on the basis of one sutra (2) Their importance in Buddhism perfectly illustrates the fact that Buddha repeatedly returned to these teachings during his 45 years of teaching. Description of Truths again goes back in the content of different sutras. This is another demonstration that this is not only a short introduction to the Buddhist teachings, but four noble truths with proper investigation contain all we need to achieve Nirvana. "We have been chasing in samsara for so long because we have not discovered or penetrated the Four Noble Truths." (3) The word "arahant" means - a human being who understood the truth; It is mainly about understanding the Four Noble Truths. Since we are talking about this teaching, we should at last mention what they say: The existence of suffering, the existence of the cause or origin of suffering, the existence of the end (cessation) of suffering, and the existence of a method leading to the end of suffering which is the Eightfold Path. Some who study this teaching list each of these truths in three aspects: Theory (pariyatti), practice (paṭipatti), and the result (paṭivedha). The first truth says (theory): "There is suffering". This does not say "I suffer, I want to stop suffering and I want to avoid it completely". It is here to notice Dukkha and not react to it through own habits. Practice "Suffering should be understood". This tells us that we should not try to avoid confrontation with suffering but to study, to reflect on our suffering. Get to know them as best. The result of the first truth "Suffering has been understood". We allow our suffering to be what it is. These 3 aspects: theory, practice, and result are shared by all 4 noble truths. Each of these can be presented in the same way. What gives us a total of 12. With these helpful tips for contemplating this science we can develop our reflection broader. Four noble truths should be considered on the basis of our daily incident, experience, everyday problems and habits. With this learning we gain a better insight into our usual small and big problems. We should not aim to understand this teaching as quickly as possible and become Arhat, Bodhisattva, or more advanced, now, on this moment very fast. Four Noble Truths are not as easy as we might think at first. They require us to continually return and reconsider. By means of this, through all the truths we are able to better penetrate into the nature of our suffering, to understand them. This requires us to devote our entire lives to analysis. Our work really never ends. Buddhist teachings speak of the need to be enlightened now, not to strive for an unusual state in the future. This requires tremendous courage from us. Huge effort. Regular work. The notion that we must do something to become enlightened is due only to our misunderstanding. Enlightenment requires us to be attentive when the reality is already happening. It is necessary to examine not only our suffering (Something that seems immediate) but also our doubts and fears by which we are still uncertain or what we are doing is right. Finally, the Four Noble Truths speak to the same extent about breathing awareness as the consciousness of our suffering. Being aware of each action, the present moment is realizing an eightfold noble path, the fourth noble truth thus attaining the goal of our path. (1) Here eg. Sīsapāvana Sutta (SN.56.031 — Speech in the woods sīsapā) (2) Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta (SN.56.011 — Speaking of the put in the motion wheel of Truth) (3) Mahāparinibbāna Sutta (DN.16 — Speaking of the final nibbāna) based on: Ajahn Sumedo - Four Noble Truths -ChiHeng Michał Kowalczyk
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