The Fourth Noble Truth of the Path to the Cessation of Suffering is equivalent to the Noble Eightfold Path.
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Four Noble Truths (1) Suffering (1) Cause of Suffering (1) Cessation of Suffering
“On ‘The Discourse on Setting in Motion the Wheel of The Dhamma,’ toward the end it says, ‘my knowledge and vision of reality of regarding the Four Noble Truths, in their three phases and twelve aspects.’ What are the ‘three phases and twelve aspects?’ Thanks for your teachings.” Answered by Ajahn Pasanno. [Four Noble Truths ]
Sutta: SN 22.22: Dhammacakkappavattanasutta (Chanting Book translation)
2014 Thanksgiving Monastic Retreat, Session 2, Excerpt 1
“Is my understanding of the first noble truth correct in that it doesn’t deny enjoying things in life, but point to their temporary nature and underlying unsatisfaction once enjoyment ceases? Can I be a Buddhist and still enjoy my chocolate?” Answered by Ajahn Pasanno. [Noble Truth of Suffering ] [Sensual desire] [Impermanence] [Suffering] [Food]
Quote: “There’s enjoying things and there is having to enjoy things. These are two different things.” [Happiness] [Craving]
Sutta: AN 5.208: Benefits of using toothwoods [Health]
2014 Thanksgiving Monastic Retreat, Session 6, Excerpt 9
“To abandon the cause, does it mean in that moment or completely?” Answered by Ajahn Pasanno. [Cause of Suffering ] // [Memory]
2015 Thanksgiving Monastic Retreat, Session 6, Excerpt 2