In Buddhism, desire and ignorance lie at the root of suffering. By desire, Buddhists refer to craving pleasure, material goods, and immortality, all of which are wants that can never be satisfied. As a result, desiring them can only bring suffering.

https://www.pbs.org/edens/thailand/buddhism.htm

  • gimpchrist @lemmy.world
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    7 months ago

    Oh cool so if I just stopped Desiring to want to be part of a family group and stop Desiring connection to a community and stop Desiring friends I’ll be happy haha it’s that easy!!!

    • Ookami38@sh.itjust.works
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      7 months ago

      It’s literally a lifelong journey to find happiness despite the things you can’t control not being exactly how you want them. No one said easy, just possible.