Question

What is the cycle of suffering, according to the Buddha?

meditation and the finding of wisdom
life and death, birth and rebirth
enlightenment and the achievement of nirvana
a desire for more things and for more wealth

Answer 1

The cycle of suffering, according to the Buddha, refers to **life and death, birth and rebirth**, commonly known as "samsara." This cycle is characterized by the continuous cycle of birth, life, death, and rebirth, which is driven by ignorance and desires. The Buddha taught that suffering is inherent in this cycle, and that liberation from it can be achieved through the understanding of the Four Noble Truths and the practice of the Eightfold Path, ultimately leading to enlightenment and the attainment of nirvana.