The teachings on the Four Noble Truths are regarded as central to the teachings of Buddhism, and are said to provide a conceptual framework for Buddhist thought. These four truths explain <answer>the nature of dukkha (suffering, anxiety, unsatisfactoriness), its causes, and how it can be overcome</answer>. The four truths are:[note 4]
What do the Four Noble Truths explain?
the nature of dukkha (suffering, anxiety, unsatisfactoriness), its causes, and how it can be overcome