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What is “suffering” called in Buddhism?

Suffering is called Dukkha. It means pain, stress, dissatisfaction, or feeling that things are not quite right in life.

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What are the Three Types of Suffering in Buddhism?

  1. Dukkha-dukkha

  2. Viparinama-dukkha

  3. Sankhara-dukkha

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What is Dukkha-dukkha?

hysical and mental pain, such as illness, injury, sadness, or grief.

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What is Viparinama-dukkha?

Suffering caused by change, like when happiness fades, people leave, or good times end.

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What is Sankhara-dukkha?

A deep, ongoing dissatisfaction with life because nothing is permanent and everything is always changing.

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What is accidental suffering?

Suffering caused by accidents, such as car crashes, natural disasters, or illnesses that no one intended.

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What is negligence?

Suffering caused when someone fails to take proper care, for example unsafe working conditions or ignoring safety rules.

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What is deliberate suffering?

Suffering caused on purpose, such as violence, war, abuse, or crime.

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What is natural suffering?

Suffering caused by nature, like earthquakes, floods, droughts, or disease.

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How does this link to Buddhism?

In Buddhism, suffering is part of life (Dukkha), and while causes may be accidental or deliberate, attachment and ignorance increase suffering, according to Siddhartha Gautama.

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How can suffering be positive?

Suffering can help people grow, learn, and change their behaviour.

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How is suffering positive in Buddhism?

In Buddhism, suffering helps people realise that life involves Dukkha, which motivates them to seek enlightenment.

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How can suffering improve character?

It can develop patience, compassion, and understanding for others who suffer.

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How does suffering help reduce future suffering?

Experiencing suffering can encourage people to let go of attachment and craving, which reduces future suffering.

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What did the Buddha teach about suffering?

Siddhartha Gautama taught that understanding suffering is the first step to overcoming it and reaching enlightenment (Nirvana).

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What is Original Sin?

The first sin committed by humans, which brought suffering and sin into the world.

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Who committed Original Sin?

Adam and Eve.

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What did Adam and Eve do wrong?

They disobeyed God by eating fruit from the forbidden tree.

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Who tempted Eve?

The serpent (linked to Satan).

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Why is Original Sin important?

It explains why suffering and sin exist in the world, according to Christianity.

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Who was the Buddha?

Siddhartha Gautama, the founder of Buddhism.

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What did the Buddha teach about life?

Life involves Dukkha, meaning suffering or dissatisfaction.

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What causes suffering according to the Buddha?

Craving and attachment (Tanha).

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How can suffering end?

By letting go of craving and following the Eightfold Path.

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What happens when suffering ends?

Reaching Nirvana, a state of peace and freedom from suffering.