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Time of India
14-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
Whispers of awakening
In our fast-paced modern world, the Buddha's teachings serve as a timeless compass, guiding seekers toward inner peace and awakening. At the heart of his wisdom lie the Four Noble Truths , a profound yet practical framework for understanding suffering and liberation. The first truth acknowledges the universal presence of suffering, not just physical pain but the subtle discontent that lingers even in joy. The second truth reveals craving as the root cause; our endless desires and attachments that chain us to dissatisfaction. Yet, the Buddha offers hope: the third truth declares that liberation is possible when craving ceases, leading to profound peace. The fourth truth presents the Eightfold Path , a transformative way of living through right understanding, ethical conduct and mindful emphasised direct experience over blind faith, urging followers to test his teachings through practice. His insights into karm remind us that we shape our destiny through as the world grapples with distraction and division, the Buddha's message of mindfulness, compassion and wisdom remains profoundly relevant. His teachings invite us on a journey of self-discovery, leading not to escape from life but to a richer, more awakened way of being. The Dalai Lama 's life exemplifies this path, proving that these ancient truths still hold power to transform hearts and minds in our modern age.
The Hindu
12-05-2025
- General
- The Hindu
On life and teachings of Buddha
Daily Quiz | On life and teachings of Buddha Copy link Email Facebook Twitter Telegram LinkedIn WhatsApp Reddit YOUR SCORE 0 /8 RETAKE THE QUIZ 1 / 8 | If the parents of Siddaratha Gautama were Suddhodana and Maya, who were his wife and son? DID YOU KNOW THE ANSWER? YES NO Answer : Yasodhara and Rahula SHOW ANSWER 2 / 8 | Where and at what age is Gautama said to have attained enlightenment and become the Buddha? DID YOU KNOW THE ANSWER? YES NO Answer : Bodh Gaya in Bihar at the age of 35 SHOW ANSWER 3 / 8 | What is the significance of the 'Dharmachakra Pravartana Sutra' in Buddhism? DID YOU KNOW THE ANSWER? YES NO Answer : It is considered the Buddha's first sermon SHOW ANSWER 4 / 8 | What term did Buddha used to refer to himself which can either mean 'one who has thus gone' or 'one who has thus arrived'? DID YOU KNOW THE ANSWER? YES NO Answer : Tathagata SHOW ANSWER 5 / 8 | In Buddhist cosmology, what is the cycle of birth and rebirth called? DID YOU KNOW THE ANSWER? YES NO Answer : Samsara SHOW ANSWER 6 / 8 | If one of the three 'baskets' in Eightfold Path is 'Sila', what are the other two? DID YOU KNOW THE ANSWER? YES NO Answer : Samadhi and Panna SHOW ANSWER 7 / 8 | Where did Buddha reach 'parinirvana'? DID YOU KNOW THE ANSWER? YES NO Answer : Kushinagar SHOW ANSWER
