The world is full of suffering. Birth is suffering, decre…
“The world is full of suffering. Birth is suffering, decre- pitude is suffering, sickness and death are sufferings. To face a man of hatred is suffering, to be separated from a beloved one is suffering, to be vainly struggling to satisfy one's needs is suffering. In fact, life that is not free from desire and passion is always involved with suffering.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
All life involves suffering—birth, aging, illness, death, hatred, separation, and unfulfilled desire—because desire and passion bind us.
In simple terms: Suffering is inherent to existence due to desire.
Key Takeaway
Recognize desire’s role to lessen suffering.
Themes
suffering
desire
impermanence
Mood
serene
reflective
Type
spiritual
philosophical
When to use this quote
- daily stress
- relationships
- health crises
- material cravings
- career ambition
Key Concepts
Buddhist philosophy
human condition
mindfulness
Questions to Reflect On
- How does desire shape your daily discomfort?
- What practices lessen your attachment?
A Different Perspective
Suffering can be transformed, not eliminated.