RLG100Y1 Final: religion 100 2011 exam question 4

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The indic traditions are sometimes characterized as being pragmatic in orientation, grappling with what they see as being the central problems of living in the world. With reference to buddhism and to one western tradition, discuss this issue. Buddhism believes that the biggest problem that humans have with living in the world is that they are fuelled by desire. This desire causes suffering because it is impossible for a person to have all their desires met (infinite?). 4 noble truths: suffering is a constant part of life, suffering is caused by our desire, to get rid of suffering, need to get rid of desire, get rid of desire by 8-fold-path. Solutions buddhism offers to this problem- 8 fold path. Rightview, thought, speech, conduct, livelihood, effort, mindfulness, meditation. Practice these things to help achieve nirvana/ freedom from the cycle of suffering. Problem: every person in the world is imperfect and has sinned at some point in their lives.

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