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**KahiroSamo** · 04-26-2012, 04:22 AM

thus, is there scope for any other teachings that pertain to the ending of suffering, Nibbana, etc, which are beyond the scope, i.e., beyond the causality, established in the first two sermons?

Not in my opinion. The very first time I read the Four Noble Truths there was a kind of certainty that it was a definitive teaching about human behaviour and condition.

It seems that the myriad teachings spoken by Gotama Buddha are a needed refinement of what the 4NT teach. So, I think it is highly possible that with just the 4NT enlightenment can be reached.

The second sermon is an example of this. The first two Noble Truths are about a deep understanding of Dukkha and its origin where anicca and anatta in the context of Dukkha are a core aspect if one is to understand the first two Noble Truths.

... and the Fourth Noble Truth is the backbone of a three fold practice so to develop a peaceful mind in the state of Nibbana.

But for sure there are other approaches to this issue.

Any comments?

04-26-2012, 04:22 AM	#6
KahiroSamo Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 461 Senior Member	thus, is there scope for any other teachings that pertain to the ending of suffering, Nibbana, etc, which are beyond the scope, i.e., beyond the causality, established in the first two sermons? Not in my opinion. The very first time I read the Four Noble Truths there was a kind of certainty that it was a definitive teaching about human behaviour and condition. It seems that the myriad teachings spoken by Gotama Buddha are a needed refinement of what the 4NT teach. So, I think it is highly possible that with just the 4NT enlightenment can be reached. The second sermon is an example of this. The first two Noble Truths are about a deep understanding of Dukkha and its origin where anicca and anatta in the context of Dukkha are a core aspect if one is to understand the first two Noble Truths. ... and the Fourth Noble Truth is the backbone of a three fold practice so to develop a peaceful mind in the state of Nibbana. But for sure there are other approaches to this issue. Any comments?
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