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Suffering arises from attachment and ignorance from "summary" of The Essence of the Heart Sutra by Dalai Lama,Dalai Lama XIV Bstan-ʼdzin-rgya-mtsho,Thupten Jinpa
Attachment and ignorance are fundamental sources of distress within the human experience. When one clings to people, possessions, or experiences, a false sense of permanence is created. This grasping leads to anxiety, as one becomes fearful of losing what is held dear. This fear is not merely a reaction to potential loss but is rooted in an incorrect understanding of the nature of reality. Ignorance compounds this issue by obscuring the true nature of existence. It fosters a perception of self and other as inherently separate and fixed. This illusion of duality reinforces attachment, as individuals mistakenly identify their worth and happiness with transient external factors. The mind becomes trapped in a cycle of desire and aversion, perpetuating suffering. Recognizing the interplay between attachment and ignoranc...
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