The Foundations of Buddhism: Understanding Suffering and Craving

In this episode of the Curious Mind Podcast, psychotherapist and
Buddhism scholar Gabriel Ellis delves into the historical aspects
of Buddhism, focusing on what likely traces back to the
historical Buddha. The discussion revolves around the Four Noble
Truths, a core Buddhist concept, and their implications. Gabriel
explains that suffering, the first truth, is rooted in the five
dimensions of identification: form, feelings, perceptions,
intentions, and consciousness. The second truth identifies the
cause of suffering as craving, specifically for pleasure,
self-continuity, and self-discontinuity. The third truth states
that the end of suffering comes from the cessation of craving.
The fourth truth outlines the path to end suffering, featuring
eight factors like Right View and Right Meditation. Gabriel
highlights how the Buddha's teachings challenge common
perceptions of existence, emphasizing conditioned emergence and
the concept of not-self, which leads to disillusionment and
detachment as steps toward liberation. This episode sets the
stage for a deeper exploration of the Eightfold Path in
subsequent episodes.





My paper on ayatana:
https://www.academia.edu/45655783/Āyatana_the_Buddhas_forgotten_teaching





My dissertation:
https://www.academia.edu/63732680/Early_Buddhism_and_its_Relation_to_Brahmanism_A_Comparative_and_Doctrinal_Investigation





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