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21697 0005 HAPPINESS [PERIODICAL REFLECTIONS by Nicholas C. Woods] Four Noble Truths Any newcomer to Buddhism who is trying to find out something about the religion will find themselves with a wide, wide range of books on the subject. The first thing which most of these introductory books will teach the reader is the 'Four Noble Truths' of 'Suffering, the 'Arising of Suffer- ing', the 'Cessation of Suffering' and the 'Way to the Cessation of Suffer- ing'. "Suffering", thinks the reader, "is what Buddhism is all about!", and closes the book forthwith, looking for something more cheerful to read! Most books, therefore, also contain an apologetic sentence to explain, that Buddhism is not a pessimistic religion, because all Buddhists are devoted to finding an end to their Suf- fering. Personally, I would still find Buddhism unappealing if I were a newcomer! กั ล ย า ณ ม ต ร mar