The Cessation of Craving as the Path to Liberation: an Interdisciplinary Analysis of the Four Noble Truths and the Noble Eightfold Path
International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research December 6, 2025 Vo Quang Vinh, Dr. Champalal Mandrele
Abstract In the Buddhist conceptualization of tanhā (a form of craving), it is seen as the main reason for suffering, the undermining of morals, and instability in existence. The goal of tanhā-nirodha (the cessation of craving) is Buddhist soteriology, but the goal is not limited to monastic practices and touches on many aspects of modern ethics, psychology, and social issues. In this paper,...