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What is the second noble truth?

Asked by tkwhit on 13 May 14:51

Last updated by Jill W on 22 Mar 14:02

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Answered by Jill W on 22 Mar 14:02

The Second Noble Truth says that suffering has a cause: “It is craving (tanha) which renews being, and is accompanied by desire and lust, desire for this and that. In other words, craving for sensual pleasures, craving to be, craving not to be” (Samyutta Nikaya 56).

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