Buddha's Truths

The first truth to know 

Is that suffering is there—

Life continues to show 

Dissatisfaction everywhere.

The second truth to know 

Is that suffering has a cause— 

Craving and desire breed woe, 

And the pain won't pause.

The third truth to know 

Is that suffering has a cure—

When enlightenment starts to glow, 

Then Nirvana follows, for sure.

The fourth truth to know 

Is that bliss can grow—

Through right behavior,

That becomes your savior.