ABSTRACT
We have thus far reviewed the first three of the Noble Truths. These contain a certain conception, describing (1) Dukkhathe difficult situation the human is in, (2) Tanha-the passions as the essential cause of that situation, and (3) Nirvana-a way out, the possibility of transforming the passions. The Fourth Noble Truth, which we have yet to review in detail, is not so much a part of the conception as it is a set of methods for accomplishing the transformation. We will postpone consideration of these methods in order to discuss additional features of the general conception.
