Moreover, he discovered what would become known as the ‘Four Noble Truths’—1) to live is to suffer (Dukha), 2) suffering is caused by desire (Tanha, or “attachment”), 3) one can eliminate suffering by eliminating all attachments, and 4) this is achieved by following the noble eightfold path. The “eightfold path” consists of having a right 1) view, 2) intention, 3) speech, 4) action, 5) livelihood (being a monk), 6) effort (properly direct energies), 7) mindfulness (meditation), and 8) concentration (focus).
Aidha, aligundua chenye kitakachojulikana kama 'Kweli Nne Tukufu. 1) kuishi ni kuteseka (Dukha), 2) mateso yanasababishwa na hamu ya (Tanha, au "uambatanisho"), 3) mtu anaweza kuondoa mateso kwa kuondoa mshikano wowote, na 4) hii itaafikiwa kwa kufuata vyeo vya njia mara nane. "Vyeo nane vya njia" huwa na haki nzuri ya 1) maoni, 2) nia, 3) hotuba, 4) hatua, 5) maisha (kuwa mtawa), 6) jitihada (nguvu vizuri moja kwa moja), 7) mwazaji (kutafakari), na 8) mmakinifu.