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In the contemplative teachings as illuminated by Rob Burbea, a 'noble truth' is not merely an abstract concept but a profound recognition that arises from deep meditative inquiry and lived experience. It refers to the fundamental realities about existence that hold the potential to liberate the mind from suffering when deeply understood and embodied. These truths are termed 'noble' because they transcend ordinary, conditioned perspectives, guiding practitioners towards greater freedom, compassion, and wisdom. Each noble truth reveals aspects of the human condition that, when fully seen and engaged with, unfurls a transformative path from ignorance and attachment towards a radiant, open-hearted clarity. The noble truths are therefore not static doctrines but dynamic, experiential insights into the nature of suffering and its cessation.

See also: dependent origination, ultimate truth, relative truth, conventional truth, provisional truth

Sensing with Soul (Part 1) - (The Mirrored Gates) 1 mention

Images of the Breath: Energy Body, Colour, and the Beloved (Guided Meditation) - (Re-enchanting... 1 mention

Dukkha and Soulmaking (Part 6) - (The Mirrored Gates) 1 mention

"I Sing The Body Electric": On Orientations in Practice - (Re-enchanting the Cosmos: The Poetry... 1 mention

Dukkha and Soulmaking (Part 1) - (The Mirrored Gates) 1 mention

Preliminaries, Regarding Voice, Movement, and Gesture (Part 3) - (Vajra Music) 1 mention

Talk Two: Understanding the Heart - (The Art of Concentration (Samatha Meditation)) 1 mention

Am I Free to Inquire? - (The Boundless Heart) 1 mention

The Imaginal-Energy Body (Q & A) - (Roots into the Ground of Soul) 1 mention

The Movement of Devotion (live and shortened version) - (Re-enchanting the Cosmos: The Poetry of... 1 mention