He also articulated his understanding of human suffering (dukkha) in the Iron Age world where society was viewed essentially as a collection of individuals (Stephen Batchelor, After Buddhism ...

Buddhism identifies 26 unwholesome mental formations and four more that can be either wholesome or unwholesome. Individually and collectively, these afflictions can cause dukkha. The Third Noble ...

Dukkha, a central concept in Buddhism, is often translated as “suffering”, but its meaning encompasses a broad spectrum of human experiences and existential realities.

The central problem of existence for the Abrahamic faiths is sin, and the central problem of Buddhism is suffering (dukkha). Sin is caused by attachment to evil, and suffering is caused by ...

Let’s take these one at a time, beginning in this post with dukkha.. For Buddhist thought, suffering isn’t something imposed upon human beings because they have sinned or otherwise displeased God.

Transcend dukkha with mindfulness, self-belief - The irony is that we don’t spend our lives trying to be happy, instead we just spend our time trying to avoid suffering.

Alternatively, the Yog Sutras delineate a path for transcending dukkha through mindfulness, self-belief, and positivity. Mindfulness allows for a deepening awareness of our thoughts and emotions.

Alternatively, the Yog Sutras delineate a path for transcending dukkha through mindfulness, self-belief, and positivity. Mindfulness allows for a deepening awareness of our thoughts and emotions.