Suffering

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Letter to a Friend
Nagarjuna wrote this poem as a letter to his friend, King Gautamiputra, as advice on the practice of the entire Buddhist path leading to liberation for both householders and monastics.
in Sutra Texts
What Are the Four Noble Truths?
The basic framework for the Buddhist teachings.
in What Is ...
Questions about Buddhism in Modern Life
A Q&A with Dr. Berzin’s students about various aspects of our daily lives and how Buddhism addresses them.
in Emotional Hygiene
The Relevance of Buddhism in the Modern World
The human condition has been the same throughout time. Buddhism has something to offer for everyone and is relevant in all times.
in Emotional Hygiene
The Perfection of Patience: Kshantiparamita
With far-reaching patience, we endure all the difficulties in helping others and attaining enlightenment.
in Love & Compassion
The Second Noble Truth: The True Causes of Suffering
The true causes of our true sufferings are our belief in a false reality and unawareness that it is mere fantasy, plus the disturbing emotions and compulsive behavior that they generate.
in The Graded Path
The Third Noble Truth: The True Cessation of Suffering
With a true cessation of the true causes of true sufferings, none of the true sufferings can ever recur again.
in The Graded Path
Interview with Ringu Tulku
Ringu Tulku shares his reflections on anger and environmental anxiety, explains the four bardos, and offers advice for those of us chasing success.
in Interviews
Achieving Peace through Inner Peace
World peace begins with finding inner peace through warm-hearted relations with others.
in Universal Values
Compassion as a Source of Happiness
Genuine happiness and satisfaction come from within, from compassion and human affection.
in Universal Values
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