Buddhadāsa Bhikkhu encourages us to have a correct understanding of Dukkhanirodha-ariyasacca – the third Noble Truth – the quenching of dukkha. He introduces the terms nirodha (quenching) and nirodhadhātu (the quenching element) and states that when dukkha itself or the causes and the origins of dukkha come into contact with nirodhadhātu, they are quenched. Rather than confront dukkha head on, he recommends us to sneak up on it from behind and quench it at its source. Lastly he urges us to study dukkha properly, and it will teach us the way to be completely free of all dukkha.

This Dhamma teaching was offered by Tan Ajahn on 10th January 1989.
Live English translation by Santikaro Bhikkhu; 65 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