The second truth is that the origin of dukkha can be known. Within the context of the four noble truths, the origin of dukkha is commonly explained as craving (Pali: tanha) conditioned by ignorance (Pali: avijja). On a deeper level, the root cause of dukkha is identified as ignorance (Pali: avijja) of the true nature of things. The third noble truth is that the complete cessation of dukkha is possible, and the fourth noble truth identifies a path to this cessation.[note 7]
What does the second of the Four Noble Truths explain? What is the origin of dukkha? What is the third of the Four Noble Truths explain? What is the fourth of the Four Noble Truths explain? What is the second truth? How is the meaning of Dukkha explained? What is a contributing factor to Dukkha? The second truth is? The origin of dukkha is explained as craving conditioned by what? The root cause of dukkha is identified as ignorance of what? The third noble truth is that the complete cessation of what is possible?