The Third Noble Truth

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One-Mark Questions

Give one of the Four Noble Truths.
Give one interpretation of nibbana (nirvana).
Give one teaching about enlightenment.
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Four-Mark Questions

Explain two ways in which the Four Noble Truths influence Buddhists today.
Explain two ways in which understanding the Third Noble Truth (nirodha) influences Buddhists today.
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Six-Mark Questions

Explain two teachings about the Third Noble Truth (nirodha).

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Explain two Buddhist beliefs about the end of craving (tahna).

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Explain two Buddhist beliefs about nibbana (nirvana).

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Explain two Buddhist teachings about nibbana (nirvana).

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Explain two Buddhist beliefs about Enlightenment.

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Twelve-Mark Questions

‘The Four Noble Truths are the most important Buddhist teaching.’

Evaluate this statement.

‘Nirodha (the end of suffering) is the most important of the Four Noble Truths.’

Evaluate this statement.

‘The Buddha’s teachings about Nibbana (Nirvana) are the most important teachings in Buddhism.’

Evaluate this statement.

‘The Buddha’s teachings about Enlightenment are the most important teachings in Buddhism.’

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