# Summary The Buddha's Path (April 12, 2014) Status: Published 21st April 2014 * Author: Nina van Gorkom * Keywords: buddhism; theravada; theravada buddhism; tipitaka; * Publisher: Zolag * Year: 2011 * Language: English * Collection: opensource * ISBN 9781897633298 * Description An Introduction to the doctrine of Theravada Buddhism for those who have no previous knowledge. The four noble Truths - suffering - the origin of suffering - the cessation of suffering - and the way leading to the end of suffering - are explained as a philosophy and a practical guide which can be followed in todays world. Creative Commons license: Attribution-No Derivative Works 3.0 --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://zolag-2.gitbook.io/the-buddha-s-path/master.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.