Four Noble Truths
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Why is suffering so pervasive? How can we escape it?

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Age Group: 11–16
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  • Last modified: January 30, 2024
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Why is suffering so pervasive? How can we escape it?

The Four Noble Truths provide a structured outline of the Buddhist teachings in their entirety. They present a spiritual perspective on (1) the nature of life, which is suffering; (2) the causes of suffering; (3) enlightenment, the unconditioned state beyond suffering; and (4) the methods that enable us to free ourselves from suffering.

 

The content presented here follows the AQA GCSE Religious Studies A specification. If you are seeking further detail please see our resources in the 16-19 section of the website or Discovering Buddhism by Dominique Side for further reading.

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Buddhist Stories

Detailed Subject Knowledge

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Enlightenment
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Types of suffering
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Nirvana in three minutes
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Suffering in four minutes
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The Four Noble Truths in brief
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Lesson Activities and Reflections

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Four Noble Truths drawing exercise
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Four noble truths slides
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Four nobles truths presentation notes
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Lived Experience

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Chanting of the Sutta on the Four Noble Truths
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My understanding of dukkha
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Worksheets

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Four Noble Truths analogy worksheet
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Four Noble Truths worksheet
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