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Desire often leads to suffering and discontent from "summary" of Buddha by Deepak Chopra

Desire acts as a double-edged sword, igniting passion yet often culminating in turmoil. It arises from a deep-seated yearning for experiences, possessions, or relationships that promise fulfillment. However, this longing can distort perception, leading individuals to chase after fleeting pleasures that seldom bring lasting satisfaction. The nature of craving is insatiable; once one desire is fulfilled, another emerges, creating an endless cycle of wanting. This perpetual chase fosters a sense of inadequacy, as fulfillment remains perpetually out of reach. Each unfulfilled desire breeds frustration, sowing seeds of discontent that can cloud judgment and diminish joy. Attachment to desires compounds suffering. When indivi...
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