Four Noble Truths and Teenagers of 21st Century

Abstract

Teenager’s life is the time of changes, both physically and mentally. Unfortunately, in 21^st century, technology has been developed so fast and far, these changes have been the cause that lures people, especially teenagers, to fall under the influence of technology, internet and social media. Some teenage problems have been grown larger to global issues, which most of them have a root from technology influences. Therefore, Four Noble Truths should be applied to solve these problems. Four Noble Truths included Dukkha is suffering, Samudaya is the origin of suffering, Nirodha is the cessation of suffering and Marga is the way leading to the cessation of suffering. If we can teach the new generation to understand these truths, the problem will be solved from the root, the young ones will live their life with understanding and happiness, and the world will be a better place.