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The Four Noble Truths are often the first thing that one hears when s/he seeks to learn more about Buddhism. In English, we often use the word “suffering” or “dissatisfaction,” … When the idea of “suffering” is tromped out as the first Buddhist discussion topic, many think we’re a negative lot. We’re not; we’re among the happiest people you’ll meet. We’re realists who are willing to take the facts head-on.