He had wealth, comfort, status, and a future as a king. Yet Siddhartha Gautama left it all behind to answer one question: Why do human beings suffer?

In this week’s Ancient Wisdom, we explore how the Buddha’s Four Noble Truths remain one of the most practical guides for modern life. If you have ever struggled with stress, craving, restlessness, or the feeling that nothing fully satisfies, this piece is for you.