In this introduction to the Ariya-sacca, the Noble Truths, Buddhadāsa Bhikkhu first explains in detail how to understand what is meant by ‘Buddhism.’ Next he tells us how Dhamma is nature and can be viewed in four aspects, and that once we understand them, then it will be simple to understand the Ariya-sacca. We can learn every truth that we need to know in our living body. He discusses the importance of duty and its two levels, the physical and the spiritual.

This Dhamma teaching was offered by Tan Ajahn on 6th January 1989.
Live English translation by Santikaro Bhikkhu; 61 minutes

The Four Noble Truths series

8901 – [1 of 7] Introduction to Understanding the Ariya-sacca

8901 – [2 of 7] Meaning of ‘Ariya-sacca’

8901 – [3 of 7] Noble Truth of Dukkha

8901 – [4 of 7] Noble Truth of Dukkha’s Origin

8901 – [5 of 7] Noble Truth of Dukkha’s Quenching

8901 – [6 of 7] The Path Leading to Dukkha’s Quenching

8901 – [7 of 7] Concluding Facts about the Four Ariya-sacca