The Teaching of Suffering in Life

In this podcast episode, the speaker explores one of the core teachings in meditation and mindfulness, which is that suffering is an inevitable part of life. The episode provides a historical background of meditation and mindfulness practices, tracing them back to Siddhartha Gautama, also known as the Buddha. Siddhartha, after witnessing suffering for the first time, embarked on a journey to find a way to end suffering. Through deep self-reflection and meditation, he awakened to the understanding that much of our suffering arises from dissatisfaction in the mind. The episode emphasizes that by letting go of our desires and rigid expectations, we can cultivate peace and happiness, thereby reducing stress.