which is the Truth of Cause; to practise at all times the Bodhi-
sattva Way, which is the Truth of the Truth of the Cause, thereby
extinguishing all kinds of sufferings — the Truth of Extinction.For those who sought to be Sravakas the Buddha taught the Law
of the Four Noble Truths for the overcoming of birth, old age,
disease and death, and finally leading to Nirvana. A Sravaka is
one who listened to the preaching of the Buddha and whose goal
is to become an Arahant.For those who sought to be Pretyekabuddhas, the Buddha
preached the Law of the Twelve Causes or Dependent Origina-
tions. A Pratyekabuddha is one who is self-enlightened, and hav-
ing done so, does not give teaching to others.For the Bodhisattvas the Buddha preached the Six Paramitas or
Perfections, to cause them to attain Perfect Enlightenment and to
attain Wisdom. A Bodhisattva is one wishing to live for the bene-
fit of all living beings and therefore strives for Buddhahood so
that upon attainment, will assist others towards the same goal.he oble ightfold ath
is Path that leads to the cessation of sorrow may be explained
thus:R U means the knowledge of the Four Noble
Truths so that one is able to understand things as they really are.