2012-01-10

The Eight Modes of Suffering


“Also, next, oh good man! There are eight modes of suffering, which are: 1) the suffering of birth, 2) the suffering of aging, 3) the suffering of illness, 4) the suffering of death, 5) the suffering of parting from what one loves, 6) the suffering of the encounter with what one hates, 7) the suffering of not being able to get what one desires, and 8) the suffering of to urge the burning of skandhas. The cause of these eight modes of suffering is [called] 'samudaya'. Where there are not these eight sufferings, it is extinction. The ten powers, the four fearlessnesses, the three mental states, and Great Compassion are the Way.”

Read More on the Nirvana Sutra, Chapter 19 - On Holy Actions 1.

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