Definition of Ariya Sacca

Note:

{Fundamental Abhidhamma, pp133}

Ariyasacca meas “Noble Truth”. It is divided into 4:
(1)Dukkha Ariyasacca – The Noble Truth of suffering,
(2)Dukkhasamudaya Ariyasacca – The Noble Truth of the cause of suffering,
(3)Dukkhanirodha Ariyasacca – The Noble Truth of the cessation of suffering,
(4)Dukkhanirodhagāminīpaṭipadā Ariyasacca – The Noble Truth of the way to the cessation of suffering.

Herein, the First Noble Truth is composed of all types of mundane states namely, 81 mundane citta, 51 associated cetasika except lobha and 28 matters.

The Second Noble Truth is composed of only lobha, as major cause.

The Third Noble Truth is composed of only Nibbāna, but the Fourth Noble Truth is composed of 8 factors of the Path. They are 8 mental states namely, Paññā, vitakka, 3 virati, vīriya, sati and ekaggatā which associate with Magga citta.

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