Monday 6 th July 2020 WALT to understand
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Monday 6 th July 2020 WALT to understand the importance of the four noble truths
The Four Noble Truths are one of Buddha’s key teachings. They explain the problems humans face and why. The truths also begin to offer some understanding into how humans can escape these problems.
The Four Noble Truths 1 All human life involves suffering. This is known as ‘dukkha’. This does not mean humans are never happy. However, even things that make us happy will eventually end. This is because the world is always changing (impermanent).
The Four Noble Truths 2 The root of suffering is craving. This is the idea that humans always want things; we are never satisfied. This leads to suffering as in an impermanent world we cannot get everything we want.
The Four Noble Truths 3 We can escape suffering if we learn to be contented and stop craving. This state is known as nirvana. Buddha achieved this through his enlightenment.
The Four Noble Truths 4 We can end suffering by following what Buddha described as the ‘middle way’. This involves living a life which is somewhere between the luxurious life Buddha lived in the palace and the poor, difficult life he lived as a holy man. This is also known as the ‘Eightfold Path’. You will look at this in more detail in you next task.
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Task What rule do you think people should follow to make their lives better? Your task is to write a paragraph of a rule that you will improve the lives of people and explain in detail your reasons for this. Feel free to write more than one rule. You may also create a poster to go alongside your rule if you would like.
My rule is that all humans should be kind to each other. This doesn’t mean that you should only be kind when it benefits you. We all should practice acts of kindness when challenged to do the opposite. I believe this rule is important because many people go through difficult times that is unknown to people looking in. If everyone displays acts of kindness, it just might help someone going through a rough time. Furthermore, I feel that the more kindness shown will lead to more happiness.
