04. The Eightfold Path - This is the Way

Noble Truth #4 explains how the Buddha suggested we end life's inherent dissatisfaction/angst/suffering altogether - Special two-for-one edition

Welcome to Chapter 4 of the serial release of my memoir, ‘ZENish ~ Buddhism Without the Robes & Ritual.’ I’m releasing a new section each Friday.

Formerly, The Practical Buddhist

Short Answer

It is the way to end dissatisfaction/angst/suffering.

Explanation

I like the following definition:

“It is a practical guideline to ethical and mental development with the goal of freeing the individual from attachments and delusions, and it finally leads to understanding the truth about all things.”

I think that’s pretty cool.