The irony is that we don’t spend our lives trying to be happy, instead we just spend our time trying to avoid suffering. Avoiding suffering is not exactly happiness. The mind’s pre-occupation with ...

You’ve probably heard someone sigh and say, “Well, life is suffering”. The phrase floats through conversations and motivational talks as if it were the Buddha’s final word on existence. It sounds ...

Buddhists aren’t especially glum or morose; quite the opposite. And yet, they are acutely aware of the world’s widespread suffering. Most people – including most Buddhists – aren’t aware, however, of ...

As I’ve been describing, Buddhism—more than any other spiritual/religious tradition—is deeply immersed in biology. It is no coincidence that the Buddha’s famous encounter with the world’s ...

Dukkha refers to the ‘suffering’ or ‘unsatisfactoriness’ of life. A person might temporarily fulfil their desires but suffering – whether physical, emotional or mental – cannot be avoided.

The passage explores the paradox of seeking happiness while primarily trying to avoid suffering. It delves into the concept of "dukkha" (suffering) in the context of Yogic philosophy, discussing its ...