Discussion Questions

1. Do you fear aging and death?

2. Do you think it is an important truth for us to think about?

3. Why do you think the Buddha used examples of rich and powerful people and monks?

Discussion Questions

1. Why should we not seek happiness in sensual pleasure, wealth and power?

2. Do you think that being aware of aging and death 'rolling in' can help give us motivation?

3. How do you think this chapter relates to karma? Does it tell us something about what we can bring to the next life?

Discussion Questions

1. It is said that the Buddha encountered the Divine Messengers on his quest for enlightenment. Why do you think this encounter was important?

2. What did you learn about the Buddhist concept of rebirth and karma in this chapter?

3. Which of the first three chapters left the biggest impression on you?