The very first noble truth of the Buddha points out that suffering is inevitable for human beings as long as we believe that things last—that they don't disintegrate, that they can be counted on to satisfy our hunger for security.


When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times (ed. Shambhala Publications, 2000) - ISBN: 9780834821002

Pema Chödrön Quotes

The very first noble truth of the Buddha points out that suffering is inevitable for human beings as long as we believe that things last—that they...

The very first noble truth of the Buddha points out that suffering is inevitable for human beings as long as we believe that things last—that they...

The very first noble truth of the Buddha points out that suffering is inevitable for human beings as long as we believe that things last—that they...

The very first noble truth of the Buddha points out that suffering is inevitable for human beings as long as we believe that things last—that they...