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Question
Explain the four noble truths of Buddhism.
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Solution
The four noble truths of Buddhism are the following.
- The world is full of suffering.
- The cause of suffering is human desire.
- Suffering can be ended by overcoming desires.
- Desires can be overcome and freedom from the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth can be achieved by nirvana. The eightfold path leads to nirvana.
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