Buddhism: The Cause of Suffering and Liberation
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Buddha blamed the desire for sensual pleasure, the desire to be born again, and the desire for life to end as the source of human ______.

suffering

Desire, or ______, causes a person to suffer because it leads to attachment.

tanha

Theravada Buddhism teaches that to desire for existence to end will only lead to existence never coming to an ______.

end

Clinging too much on the idea of ______ will only cause more rebirth and suffering.

<p>liberation</p> Signup and view all the answers

Buddhism tells us to stop trying too ______.

<p>hard</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

The Cause of Suffering

  • Suffering has a cause, according to Buddha.
  • Buddha identified the cause of suffering as the desire for: • Sensual pleasure • To be born again • Life to end

Desire and Attachment

  • Desire (tanha) leads to attachment, which causes suffering.
  • Attachment is a result of desiring something to the point of trying too hard.

Theravada Buddhism's View on Liberation

  • Desiring existence to end will only lead to existence never coming to an end.
  • Clinging to the idea of liberation can cause more rebirth and suffering.
  • The key to liberation is to stop trying too hard and let things happen.

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Quiz on the Buddhist concept of suffering, its causes, and the path to liberation, including the role of desire and attachment.

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