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The Four Noble Truths

An underlying principle of Buddhism. The four noble truths are:
1. Life involves suffering
2. Suffering is caused by desire
3. The elimination of desire will lead to a state of bliss nirvana
4. Elimination of desire can be obtained through following the Eightfold Path
Buddha preached The Four Noble Truths
by Policy Debater October 14, 2006
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