RELIGST 3L03 Lecture 9: October 26
6 Apr 2017
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Ultimate goal is insight into the four noble truths. Four noble truths are what buddha taught at his first teachings, insight into four noble truths leads to escape from cycle of death and rebirth, and therefore attainment of enlightenment and nirvana (goal of buddhism end to your. What many people know as (cid:498)heaven(cid:499) is just another step in the cycle of life, death, and rebirth. Plans on carrying out a large sacrifice as many animals are present, but decides to speak to be the buddha before carrying out the sacrifice. Buddha redefines what a sacrifice is, sacrifice can be done where you do not sacrifice any animals, with no labour involved new sacrifices can be . Taking the five precepts: no drugs and alcohol, no sexual misconduct etc. Bhagadvaghita internalizes asceticism by saying continue to do your dharma, but do not be attached to the fruits of your dharma/or labour.
