Secular Buddhism 57 - Why Do We Experience All-Pervasive Suffering?
Oct 30, 2017
This episode explores the concept of all-pervasive suffering in Buddhism and how it manifests in different areas of life. It discusses the destructive nature of suffering and the constant need to prove oneself. The chapter emphasizes the importance of accepting and embracing our thoughts and emotions, and gaining insight into ourselves for wisdom and alleviating suffering.
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Three Marks of Existence
- Suffering is a universal truth, alongside impermanence and interdependence.
- These are the three marks of existence, the basic qualities of all things.
Three Types of Suffering
- Suffering comes in three forms: suffering of suffering, suffering of change, and all-pervasive suffering.
- The first two relate to pain and loss, which are natural parts of life.
All-Pervasive Suffering
- All-pervasive suffering is the third type of suffering and is often hard to recognize.
- It stems from conditioning and underlies much of what we do and say.