The Four Noble Truths are the fundamental teaching of the Buddha. Suffering is caused by craving. The end of suffering is nibbana which can be realized by following the eightfold path.

One needs to understand that when the Buddha taught, he was not teaching as a great scholar who wanted to demonstrate a particular philosophical point of view or to teach for its own sake. His desire was to present the very essence of the deep and vast teachings of Buddhism, for that reason he gave teachings which suited the abilities of his disciples. All the teachings he gave, some long and ...

The Four Noble Truths explained.