Despite its obvious AI generated source the information is interesting if not slightly misleading. It's correct that true, long lasting happiness cannot be found externally through wealth. But isn't the desire to be virtuous also an external desire? As zen Buddhism correctly points out, we suffer because we desire, but isn't the desire to be free of desire also a desire? The only path to true, everlasting contentment is presence and total acceptance of everything that is.
You’ve raised a really insightful point! The paradox of desire-such as the desire to be free of desire-can certainly be a tricky concept to navigate. Zen Buddhism teaches us that the root of suffering lies in attachment, including the attachment to our desires, even the ones for virtue or peace. True contentment often comes from fully embracing the present moment without clinging to any specific outcomes or states. It’s about accepting things as they are, without judgment or resistance. Thank you for sharing such a thoughtful perspective! 🙏🌿
Despite its obvious AI generated source the information is interesting if not slightly misleading. It's correct that true, long lasting happiness cannot be found externally through wealth. But isn't the desire to be virtuous also an external desire? As zen Buddhism correctly points out, we suffer because we desire, but isn't the desire to be free of desire also a desire? The only path to true, everlasting contentment is presence and total acceptance of everything that is.
You’ve raised a really insightful point! The paradox of desire-such as the desire to be free of desire-can certainly be a tricky concept to navigate. Zen Buddhism teaches us that the root of suffering lies in attachment, including the attachment to our desires, even the ones for virtue or peace. True contentment often comes from fully embracing the present moment without clinging to any specific outcomes or states. It’s about accepting things as they are, without judgment or resistance. Thank you for sharing such a thoughtful perspective! 🙏🌿
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Oh, what warmth!