The second truth is that the origin of dukkha can be known. Within the context of the four noble truths, the origin of dukkha is commonly explained as craving (Pali: tanha) conditioned by ignorance (Pali: avijja). On a deeper level, the root cause of dukkha is identified as ignorance (Pali: avijja) of the true nature of things. The third noble truth is that the complete cessation of dukkha is possible, and the fourth noble truth identifies a path to this cessation.[note 7] COUNT 11
QSN1 What does the second of the Four Noble Truths explain? ANS1 that the origin of dukkha can be known QSN2 What is the origin of dukkha? ANS2 craving (Pali: tanha) conditioned by ignorance (Pali: avijja) QSN3 What is the third of the Four Noble Truths explain? ANS3 the complete cessation of dukkha is possible QSN4 What is the fourth of the Four Noble Truths explain? ANS4 identifies a path to this cessation QSN5 What is the second truth? ANS5 dukkha can be known. QSN6 How is the meaning of Dukkha explained? ANS6 craving QSN7 What is a contributing factor to Dukkha? ANS7 ignorance QSN8 The second truth is? ANS8 the origin of dukkha can be known QSN9 The origin of dukkha is explained as craving conditioned by what? ANS9 ignorance QSN10 The root cause of dukkha is identified as ignorance of what? ANS10 true nature of things QSN11 The third noble truth is that the complete cessation of what is possible? ANS11 dukkha