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Buddha-Dharma: The Three Cravings

Buddha-Dharma: The Three Cravings

Humans crave and desire so much that it is important to realize the main three things we yearn for. It is important to know these cravings that arise in our hearts and minds, because without realizing them and their power, “we get caught up in longing and loathing–desiring some things to come (or stay) and others to go.”

According to Buddhist teachings, “all the woes of humankind stem from these three forms of craving.” Find the list here:

The first is sensual desire.

The second is our thirst for existence itself. We don’t want to die.

The third is the thirst for non-existence. We want to be released from the world of pain and stress.

Read more: Spirit, Inspiration

Inspired by Buddhism Plain & Simple, by Steve Hagen (Broadway Books, 1997).

Annie B. Bond

Annie is a renowned expert in non-toxic and green living. Named one of the top 20 environmental leaders by Body and Soul Magazine, Annie has authored four books, including "Home Enlightenment" (Rodale Press, 2005) and "Better Basics for the Home" (Three Rivers Press, 1999).

also by Annie B. Bond

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Susan S. Susan S.
12:21PM PDT on Mar 22, 2012

Thank you.

Jennifer C. Jennifer C.
1:40AM PDT on Sep 16, 2011

Excellent article. Very true! Thanks for sharing.

K s Goh KS G.
1:13AM PDT on Jun 18, 2011

Thanks for the article.

Sue Matheson Sue M.
10:05AM PST on Feb 5, 2011

thanks.

Bon L. Bon L.
4:39AM PST on Jan 11, 2011

Thanks for the info.

Philippa P. Philippa P.
11:27PM PDT on Sep 17, 2010

Thanks.

Melissah Chadwick Melissah C.
7:28PM PDT on Sep 17, 2010

thanks

C. G. C. G.
11:18AM PDT on Sep 17, 2010

NOTED AND THANKS

Melissah Chadwick Melissah C.
1:10AM PDT on Aug 30, 2010

thanks

Farinaz Taheri Farinaz T.
1:54PM PDT on Jul 31, 2010

it sounds truly true. Thank you

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