Desire, the root cause of sorrow

These words of Buddha is quoted widely. It never felt relevant to me when I was young. But now having seen life a lot more, I am finally getting it. It feels more meaningful.

Do you feel that desire is the root cause of all sorrows?

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Nevaeh0081 · 36-40, F

Yes.

Wanting something more means you're not satisfied.

But. If we learn to be satisfied with what we already have, we're happier.

Renkon · 36-40, M

@Nevaeh0081 To be content with what you have is difficult, isn't it? Or can we say that's lack of ambition?

Nevaeh0081 · 36-40, F

@Renkon idk. The monks have learned to live with it. I admire that sense of Peace. I crave it.

Renkon · 36-40, M

@Nevaeh0081 Yes, I really hope we have such peaceful and balance mind. If we could hold such a mind in our daily lives... then the possibilities are limitless.