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Old 25-02-2018, 08:08 AM
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Originally Posted by Rain95
I think in Buddhism suffering is wanting or expecting things to be different than they are. It seems to be similar to some Christianity teachings, to let go and surrender to God's will, accept things as they are or in Buddhism, let go of self or thoughts about what now should be. Accept it in silence and emptiness. Just be present in each moment without desire or effort or conflict.

Inner and outer peace is the goal of many religions.


Thanks for sharing this. It really resonates with me.

I was reading some quotes by Zen teacher Charlotte Joko Beck yesterday and she said the same thing - suffering comes from not accepting what is and demanding it be different. I had heard that before but I didn't realize how much it applies to ME. So I take your post as a confirmation message.
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