In Buddhist doctrine, the Noble Eightfold Path is embedded within the fourth of the Four Noble Truths

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The foundational teaching of Buddhism identifies life as inherently consisting of suffering

Practicing ethical conduct and right livelihood conserves mental energy by reducing regret and deception

The Noble Eightfold Path constitutes the Buddha's core teaching and includes mindfulness among its eight cultivated qualities

Thai Buddhist master Ajahn Chah taught that suffering consists of two categories: suffering that leads in circles, and suffering that leads out of suffering

The habit of chasing pleasure and running from hardship is a core problem

In Buddhism, uncertainty, or 'Anicca,' is considered a central aspect of existence.

The difficulty of life, as described in the Four Noble Truths, relates to the inevitability of loss.

The third of the Four Noble Truths states that it is possible to not add to one's own suffering.

The second of the Four Noble Truths states that people increase their own suffering by resisting what is happening.

The first of the Four Noble Truths states that life is difficult for everyone.