Chapter 2

The four noble truths

The four nobles try and articulate some crucial lessons in society that ought to be upheld. It is important to know one’s purpose in life we all are same and together we make a stronger bond. It is true that from the Hindu teachings, we are merely just products of sand and despite the fact that one may have access to abundantly more that what others can afford does not make you worthy of living that those who lack. If we uplift each other, the world can be a better place for all human beings hence create a feeling of satisfaction.

From the second noble truth, the earth is much glorified as the mother and bearer of the world. It uplifts and upholds the importance of taking take of the planet earth as a way to ensure sustainability of life. Many have hence taken earth for granted and least take care of it. Earth is the home to human race hence in the event that there is little to no regard in ensuring that it live on, we human are the sole victims as all other aspects and processes will be compromised. There is hence a need to take care of our home.

From the third noble truth, wise sayings are offered on how to ensure that there is a peaceful and prosperous life. Some of the aspects that cause shifts and instability in the world are some vices that are undertaken by human beings. All vices ought to be condemned, discouraged and done away with for a conducive environment that facilitates all major processes in life for the well-being, growth and development of mankind. Personal differences, greed, oppression and other attributes in people are of great inconvenience to life itself.

Lastly, from the fourth noble truth, life ought to be run with all due fairness and justice. The grounds need to be leveled for each one to have an equal opportunity in having access to success and prosperity. If all aspects of life in life ought to have been run as needed, life would then be much easier to live. Everyone has now had to forego morals and other virtues to tip the scale in his or her favor just to put himself before all others surrounding him. This has hence brought about war and instability that would have otherwise been averted.

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What are some of the practical implications of living according to the Four Noble Truths? In other words, what would your life be like if you based all your actions on these Truths? Would you prefer a life like this compared to your life now? why or why not?