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Desire causes suffering from "summary" of Buddhism Plain and Simple by Steve Hagen
The Buddha taught that desire is the root of suffering. This may seem puzzling at first, because we often think of desire as something that brings us pleasure, not pain. However, the Buddha's insight is that desire is insatiable. No matter how much we have, we always want more. When we are driven by desire, we are constantly chasing after something, never satisfied with what we have. This endless cycle of wanting and striving leads to dissatisfaction and discontent. Desire also creates attachment. When we desire something, we become attached to it. We cling to it, believing that our happiness depends on getting it. This attachment is a source of suffering, because it ties us to things that are impermanent and subject to change. When we inevitably lose what we are attached to, we experience pain and grief. Moreover, desire blinds us to the true nature of reality. When we are consumed by desire, we see the wo...
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