Context: The second truth is that the origin of dukkha can be known. Within the context of the four noble truths, the origin of dukkha is commonly explained as craving (Pali: tanha) conditioned by ignorance (Pali: avijja). On a deeper level, the root cause of dukkha is identified as ignorance (Pali: avijja) of the true nature of things. The third noble truth is that the complete cessation of dukkha is possible, and the fourth noble truth identifies a path to this cessation.[note 7]

Question: What does the second of the Four Noble Truths explain?
Answer: that the origin of dukkha can be known

Question: What is the origin of dukkha?
Answer: craving (Pali: tanha) conditioned by ignorance (Pali: avijja)

Question: What is the third of the Four Noble Truths explain?
Answer: the complete cessation of dukkha is possible

Question: What is the fourth of the Four Noble Truths explain?
Answer: identifies a path to this cessation

Question: What is the second truth?
Answer: dukkha can be known.

Question: How is the meaning of Dukkha explained?
Answer: craving

Question: What is a contributing factor to Dukkha?
Answer: ignorance

Question: The second truth is?
Answer: the origin of dukkha can be known

Question: The origin of dukkha is explained as craving conditioned by what?
Answer: ignorance

Question: The root cause of dukkha is identified as ignorance of what?
Answer: true nature of things

Question: The third noble truth is that the complete cessation of what is possible?
Answer: dukkha