Buddhism The Four Noble Truths And The Eight Fold Path

INTRODUCTION In Buddhism, the religion evolves around the two basic concepts of Buddhist teachings – the Four Noble Truths and the Eight Fold Path. According to the oxford dictionary, a ritual is defined as, â€Å"a religious or solemn ceremony consisting of a series of actions performed according to a prescribed order.† In this religious faith, Buddhists value a plethora of teachings which, not only ties with the Noble teachings and the Eight Fold Path, but value key concepts of what should be evident – and to an extent, required – within a Buddhist ritual such as marriage. These are as such: Respect, wisdom, and love – all of which substantially correspond with marriage. Such concepts of the iconic ritual – on multiple levels – offer a thorough spiritual connection and bond that can be interpreted into an everyday Australian context. †¢ Oxford University Press. (2016). ritual. 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