Suffering Quote by Kelsang Gyatso
““In Sutra of the Four Noble Truths Buddha says: ‘You should know sufferings.’ In saying this Buddha is advising us that we should know about the unbearable sufferings that we shall experience in our countless future lives, and therefore develop renunciation, the determination to liberate ourself permanently from these sufferings.””
About This Quote
Source Teaching: Buddhist Sutra on Four Noble Truths, 2000
Understanding suffering across lifetimes encourages renunciation and the resolve to achieve lasting liberation.
In simple terms: Know suffering to develop renunciation.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate compassion and detachment.
Themes
spirituality
renunciation
liberation
Mood
calm
thoughtful
Type
spiritual
educational
When to use this quote
- meditation practice
- ethical living
- counseling
Key Concepts
impermanence
mindfulness
Questions to Reflect On
- How does recognizing suffering affect daily choices?
- What practices support lasting liberation?
A Different Perspective
May be abstract for secular audiences.
