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The Buddha explained that all suffering is caused by attachment and aversion, ultimately created by ignorance.

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Q: What is the cause of suffering in Buddhist thought?
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The four noble truths in Buddhism state that human life is suffering and the cause of that suffering is desire what is the Buddhist way to end suffering?

Follow the Eightfold Path.


The Four Noble Truths in Buddhism state that human life is suffering and that the cause of that suffering is desire. What is the Buddhist way to end suffering?

Follow the Eightfold Path.


What good deeds have Buddha done?

Good deeds are not a facet of Buddhist thought, there are only deeds. In the widest sense of doing a good deed the Buddha thought his way through to the cause and cure of human suffering and shared the knowledge with mankind.


How does the Buddhist opinion of material wealth differ from that if Hinduism?

Buddhists believe material wealth is a cause of suffering and an obstacle to enlightenment. On the other hand, Hindus believe material wealth can be a virtue that can lead to reincarnation into a better life.


Does desire cause human suffering?

Buddhist believe so they don't believe in material things and if one wants they will try to get more and more and more and cause suffering to get it. like a war over territory.


According to Buddhist philosophy what is the source of all suffering?

According to the Four Noble Truths all suffering is cause by desire. Desire in this case is the "lust" to have things beyond physical needs.


How do Buddhist describe nirvana?

Free from suffering


What was the Buddhist term for the end of suffering?

Enlightenment or Nirvana.


What is the Buddhist to end suffering?

the nobel eightfold path


The Buddhist word for the release from pain and suffering?

nirvana


What is the system of right or wrong in Buddhism?

There are many formal and informal moral codes used by people following the Buddhist path. The essence of the Buddhist teachings are based on cause and effect, what you do will have a result that will bring happiness or suffering. The choice of cause leads to an almost inevitable effect.


What term describes the buddhist belief in an escape from suffering?

Nirvana.