Suffering or uneasiness, its origin or cause, its cessation or the goal, and the path towards that goal: these are the Four Noble Truths. According to scripture, the Buddha's proclamation of this pivotal teaching was a cosmic event that had implications for the whole universe. It could even be said that the Four Noble Truths are the essence of Buddhism. Rather than gesturing towards some abstract truth about how the world is in itself, this practical formula instead directs us towards greater self-investigation, to take more responsibility for our lives, and to wake up to what really matters. In this refreshing and contemporary treatment, Nagapriya draws out the universal implications of the Four Noble Truths by underlining that it is a teaching relevant not only to all Buddhist traditions but to all human beings. He argues that facing up to our uneasiness and suffering serves as a gateway not only to self-compassion but also to greater empathy for others. Seeing like a Buddha means to open ourselves to a world in which our everyday acts have transcendent significance and so articulate a cosmic myth, that of the self-awakening universe.