Mark's Book Review

Eastern Culture/Thought

The Four Noble Truths

Author: Dalai Lama

Publisher: Thorsons

Copyright year: 1997

ISBN#: 0-7225-3550-3

List Price: $11.00

Cover: Softcover (Paperback)

Number of pages: 166

Review: The Four Noble Truths are a set of principles that buddhist seek to apply in their daily life. The first Noble Truth is the truth of suffering - to admit there is a problem or suffering that needs to be changed. The second Noble Truth is the truth of the origin of suffering - what is the cause of the problem or suffering. The third Noble Truth is the truth of cessation - this means find a solution and bring to a halt to the problem or suffering. The fourth Noble Truth is the truth of the path - the path is the way of life you choose that will bring peace and happiness.

The Dalai Lama breaks down each Noble Truth into a deeper meaning and explains each one very clearly. This book is an excellent resource to one aspect (The Four Noble Truths) of buddhism.