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A Buddhist would tell you that the source of all our suffering is when our expectations diverge from reality.

I think they may be on to something.




If your doctor tells you that you have terminal cancer and you will die within 2 weeks. You expect to die within 2 weeks, but I dont think that makes you suffer any less.


I don't think that's a Buddha teaching and I would call that a learning experience.


The correct would be attachment/craving/desire, not expectation.




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