The Four Noble Truths Of Suffering In Buddhism

I think the concept, “All life is suffering”, sounds too depressing and stresses the negative of life without addressing the positive. If I were to take this position held by Buddhists, then I would have to ask what is the point of having children if I know they’re going to be brought into the world solely to suffer?

In Buddhism there are four noble truths 1) Suffering exists, everyone experiences suffering regardless where you stand in life, it’s part of human nature there is no such thing as perfection. Physical suffering such as body pain injury, tiredness and eventually death. 2) Suffering arises from attachment to desires. Attachment to material things creates suffering because attachments are transient nothing lasts forever but rocks and mountains. 3) Suffering ceases when attachment to desire ceases. Reaching Nirvana is the end

Letting go of desires or cravings. The mind experiences freedom liberation and non- attachment. 4) Practicing Eightfold path will end suffering. These are the eight attitudes or paths that you must follow in order to find freedom from suffering; 1) Right view, means understanding the Four Noble Truths. 2) Right intention, means living a good life right with good intentions. 3) Right speech means using words positively. 4) Right action, means to not lie steal, kill or commit any type of immoral action. 5) Right livelihood, means life of peace that benefits the environment productively. 6) Right effort, means be kind and generous to the life of others. 7) Right mindfulness, means understanding your emotions. 8) Right concentration means meditate if needed or just let your mind relax. These eight attitudes require you