🌸3.7: The 3 marks of existence (Dukka)

• What are the three marks of existence in Buddhism?

  Suffering, impermanence, no permanent self
• What does dukkha mean in Buddhism?

  Suffering, dissatisfaction, or unsatisfactoriness
• How does Buddhism view dukkha in life?

  Dukkha is an inevitable part of life
• What is the ultimate goal regarding dukkha in Buddhism?

  To overcome it through enlightenment
• What motivated the Buddha to leave his life of luxury?

  To discover the answer to suffering
• How do Buddhists aim to reduce suffering?


  By following the Buddha’s teachings
• What do Buddhists believe will happen when they achieve enlightenment?

  They will no longer suffer
• How many states of suffering did the Buddha teach?

  Seven states of suffering
• What are the four physical states of suffering?

  Birth, old age, sickness, death
• What are the three mental states of suffering?

  Separation, contact with dislike, unfulfilled desires
• What is ordinary suffering (dukkha-dukkhata)?

  Physical and mental pain
• What causes suffering because of change (viparinama-dukkha)?

  Caused by losing something good
• What is suffering because of attachment (samkhara-dukkha)?

  Dissatisfaction due to craving and attachment
• What are the three different kinds of suffering according to the Buddha?

  • Ordinary suffering (dukkha-dukkhata)
  • Suffering because of change (viparinama-dukkha)
  • Suffering because of attachment (samkhara-dukkha)
• What are the seven states of suffering taught by the Buddha?

  1. Separation from loved ones
  2. Birth
  3. Old age
  4. Sickness
  5. Death
  6. Contact with dislike
  7. Unfulfilled desires