Telling people that suffering is optional is not only misleading, but it can also hinder the normal healing process.

Does it imply a life devoid of pain, trials, or tragedy? Does it mean the universe will conspire in your favor while others who are not enlightened face adversity? The Buddha was not naive ...

An unavoidable fact of existence according to the first Noble Truth of Buddhism. means suffering ... by helping with the root cause of their pain.

The birthday of the historical Buddha or Shakyamuni Buddha ... Suddhodana sheltered his son from pain and suffering, believing that keeping him isolated would put him on the path to becoming ...

Buddha’s birth and life Siddhartha was born ... Suddhodana sheltered his son from pain and suffering, believing that keeping him isolated would put him on the path to becoming king.