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

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    7 months ago

    For this person, a better life consists of the satisfied smirk they get to feel for a few seconds any time they hear of a successful person failing.

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      7 months ago

      I have to say I wont be able to relate to them, it just sounds like a terrible way to live.