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EPISODE · Aug 15, 2025 · 23 MIN

Suffering in Plain English (From a Buddhist Perspective)

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The concepts of Dukkha and suffering are some of the most misunderstood terms in the Buddhist world, so let’s go back to the basics: What is Dukkha, and why is suffering so closely connected to it? In this podcast, Bhante Sathi discusses the often misunderstood concept of Dukkha, its relationship with suffering, and how mindfulness can be used to observe pain and discomfort without attachment when faced with the impermanent nature of life.

The concepts of Dukkha and suffering are some of the most misunderstood terms in the Buddhist world, so let’s go back to the basics: What is Dukkha, and why is suffering so closely connected to it? In this podcast, Bhante Sathi discusses the often misunderstood concept of Dukkha, its relationship with suffering, and how mindfulness can be used to observe pain and discomfort without attachment when faced with the impermanent nature of life.

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