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2 Common Misconceptions About Buddhism’s Four Noble Truths

Getting them right is vital for growth.

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David Gerken
Aug 13, 2026
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I’m not a Buddhist. I’m not an anything for that matter.

My MO has been to survey the totality of the spiritual landscape and embrace what makes sense and is useful.

But boy do I love me my Buddhism; specifically, its core tenet of the Four Noble Truths.

Those four are commonly known as:

1) All of life is suffering.

2) We suf…

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