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57 - Why Do We Experience All-Pervasive Suffering?

Secular Buddhism

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The Impact of Original Sin and the Constant Striving for Worthiness

Exploring the belief that our flawed nature deprives us of happiness, love, and ease in life, this chapter delves into the constant need to prove oneself and the difficulty in accepting things as they are. It discusses the cycle of self-blame and dissatisfaction created by the perception of negative emotions as personal failure.

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