RELB 2054 Lecture Notes - Lecture 7: Four Noble Truths, Medical Model
18 Feb 2016
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O the noble truths experienced as true by a spiritually noble . The state of health to be attained. The course of medicine: the truth of suffering. The 3 types of dissatisfaction/suffering: the truth of the origins of suffering. Craving and the 3 poisons (desire, aversion, and ignorance: the truth of the cessation of suffering. The complete cessation of every cause of suffering i. e. , nirvana: the truth of the path (the cessation) Buddhism spiritual anthropology: the 3 types of beings: The four noble truths being: medical model: Beings of small capacity (capacity means interest level and concern) Can"t really see beyond samsara, so all they want is a good, future rebirth. Whether that is a rebirth as a human, or rebirth in heaven. People who have a genuine spiritual motivation (they want to free themselves from samsara, but at the same time they"re only concerned about themselves) Seeks full buddha-hood for the benefit of all sentient beings.
