nirodha

nir-od-ha

nirodha

Explanation

This literally means ‘stopping’ and is the third of the Four Noble Truths which sum up the Buddha’s teaching about the world. The way to stop suffering is to stop wanting the wrong things.

Context

A Buddhist might say that, “if you want to stop suffering you have to stop yourself becoming selfishly attached to things (nirodha); things change and do not last, so it’s foolish to think otherwise!”

Say hello to Manapo. He’s a Buddhist Monk, and TrueTube followed him around with a camera to find out what he does all day.

A Day in the Life of a Buddhist Monk

Video length - 08.46

Published date - Sep 2017

Keystage(s) - 3

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Zippity-zip, let’s go on a trip! Charlie and her favourite soft toy (and best friend) Blue visit a Buddhist Centre to find out what it means to be enlightened, and how Buddhists try to live more peaceful lives.