Four Noble Truths
English
editEtymology
editCalque of Sanskrit चत्वारि आर्यसत्यानि (catvāri āryasatyāni).
Pronunciation
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Noun
editthe Four Noble Truths pl (plural only)
- (Buddhism) Four central Buddhist teachings: (i) that suffering is an innate characteristic of existence with each rebirth; (ii) that it is caused by cravings or desires; (iii) that it can be ended by eliminating the cravings or desires; and (iv) that the noble eightfold path is the way to achieve this.
Translations
editFour Noble Truths
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