Ep. 07 - The Third Noble Truth - The Cessation of Suffering - "Dukkha Nirodha Ariya Sacca"

The third noble truth, the cessation of suffering, "Dukkha Nirodha Ariya Sacca" is achieved by eliminating craving, the root cause of suffering. This cessation, called Nibbāna, is the ultimate goal of the Buddha’s teachings. The Buddha uses various terms and similes to describe Nibbāna, emphasizing its transcendence of conditioned phenomena and its ultimate cessation of suffering. Despite its elusiveness, Nibbāna is a reality to be experienced through the noble practice of the eightfold path. The Buddha’s teachings guide us towards Nibbāna, an unconditioned state free from suffering. This ultimate goal, profound and subtle, offers supreme happiness, perfect health of heart, and ultimate bliss. Reference from Suttas:  Khuddaka Nikaya, 44 The Nibbāna-element. Anguttara Nikaya, 4.34 Confidence. Sutta Nipāta, 3.12 Contemplating Pairs. Udāna, 8.1 The First Discourse about Nibbāna. Udāna, 8.3 The Third Discourse about Nibbāna. Majjhima Nikaya, 72 With Vacchagotta on Fire. Majjhima Nikaya, 64 The Greater Discourse to Mālunkyāputta. (00:00:00) Welcome (00:01:19) How can suffering cease? (00:02:03) The truth of the cessation of suffering (00:05:19) Nibbāna (00:06:07) The first aspect aspect - stage of Nibbāna (00:07:12) The Arahant (00:09:22) The second aspect aspect - stage of Nibbāna (00:11:58) Discourse: The Nibbāna-element  (00:15:34) Nibbāna as a Dhamma (00:18:39) Nibbāna as a Truth "Sacca" (00:21:32) Nibbāna as a Realm or Sphere - "Āyatana" (00:24:37) The Wandered Vacca comes to the Buddha (00:33:50) Nibbāna as a State - "Pada" (00:34:18) Nibbāna as the Deathless element - “Amata Dhātu.” (00:36:04) Reflection on Nibbāna (00:39:37) Sincere Intention - Closing (00:40:31) Homage to The Triple Gem: Buddha, Dhamma and Sangha #buddha #dhamma #sangha #buddhism #buddhadhamma #buddhist #peace #spirituality #meditation #awakening #spiritual #spiritualawakening