samuydaya

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samuydaya

Explanation

This literally means ‘arising’ and is the second of the Four Noble Truths which sum up the Buddha’s teaching about the world. People suffer because they want the wrong things.

Context

A Buddhist might say that, “wanting the wrong things as they come up in your mind (Samudaya) leads only to suffering.”

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A Day in the Life of a Buddhist Monk

Video length - 08.46

Published date - Sep 2017

Keystage(s) - 3

Downloadable resources

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.