Question

most buddhists believe that when siddhartha was meditating under the tree, he realized what caused suffering and how to end it. buddhists call these realizations the four noble truths. look at the summary of the four noble truths. then answer the question below.

1. the truth of suffering: life is full of suffering. because people are reborn after they die, death does not end suffering.
2. the truth of the cause of suffering: suffering comes from desire. people suffer because they want to avoid pain and experience pleasure in this world.
3. the truth of ending suffering: to end suffering, people must stop the cycle of rebirth. they can stop the cycle of rebirth by ending their desire for worldly pleasures.
4. the truth of the eightfold path: to end the cycle of rebirth and suffering, people must follow the eightfold path. the eightfold path gives guidelines about how people should live their lives.

based on the four noble truths, which of the following statements would most buddhists believe are true? select the two that apply.
in order to end suffering, people must end the cycle of rebirth.
people suffer because they focus on trying to experience pleasure.
people can end suffering by worshipping siddhartha until they die.
since people are reborn after they die, it is impossible...

Explanation:

1. The first statement matches The Truth of Ending Suffering, which states ending suffering requires stopping rebirth.
2. The second statement aligns with The Truth of the Cause of Suffering, which links suffering to desire for pleasure (and avoiding pain).
3. The third statement is not supported; the Four Noble Truths focus on ending desire and following the Eightfold Path, not worshipping Siddhartha.
4. The fourth statement is incomplete, but the provided portion contradicts the teachings, as the Truths outline a way to end suffering and rebirth.

Answer:

• In order to end suffering, people must end the cycle of rebirth.
• People suffer because they focus on trying to experience pleasure.