The Four Noble Truths

1. In life, there is suffering - whether it's mental or physical.

2. Origin of suffering stem from a fundamental ignorance of cause and effect relationship of all actions, called Karma.

3. By eliminating the cause, you can eliminate suffering.

4. There is a method to eliminate the cause. That method is Eightfold Path, a moral compass leading to a life of wisdom (right view, right intent), virtue (right speech, right conduct, right livelihood), and mental discipline (right effort, right mindfulness, right concentration).

reference: Buddha or Bust by Perry Garfinkel.