so. If people would develop their minds and acquire enough knowledge they would be able to see the truth. They would be able see that suffering has an end, which is the Third Noble Truth. "The end of suffering is the final goal of the Buddhas teaching"(Tokyo n.pag.). This can be experienced by anyone. When thoughts of anger and greed arise in ones mind unhappiness, suffering,is experienced, but when they cease these thoughts the suffering temporarilyabates. To end the suffering indefinitely, one must completely remove thedesire, ill will, and ignorance. There is a path which leads to the end ofsuffering and that is the Fourth Noble Truth. Kandy, Sri Lanka Buddha on hillat Sri Maha Bodhi Vihara The path to end suffering is called the NobleEightfold Path. "The central theme of this path is meditation"(Butter pg.2).During this meditation mantras are used. "They believe that when certainsounds and words, called mantras, are said many times they arouse goodvibrations within a person"(Buddhism FAQs pg.1). The Noble Eightfold Pathconsists of eight factors: Right Understanding Right Thoughts Right SpeechRight Action Right Livelihood Right Effort Right Mindfulness RightConcentration 1. Right Understanding is the knowledge of the Four NobleTruths. In other words, it is the understanding of oneself as one really is. Themain idea of Buddhism is Right Understanding. Buddhism is based onknowledge and practical concepts, as opposed to unsubstantiated beliefs. 2.Right Thoughts are threefold. The first are the thoughts of renunciation. Thesecond are Kind Thoughts which are opposed to ill-will. Finally, the third arethoughts of harmlessness that are opposite to cruelty. 3. Right Speech dealswith refraining from falsehood, stealing, slandering, harsh words and frivoloustalks. 4. Right Action deals with refraining from killing, stealing and unchastity.It helps one to develop a character that is self-controlled and mindful of rightof others. 5. Right Liveli...
