"The universe in its own unique way, was slapping me silly and asking me to stop. And just try and be happy with what I have. Not find happiness with what I can have next. After all, in the end, it is about knowing what I am seeking really.

"The pattern repeats. Objects are what change.

"Things that somehow add up and pile up. Another new pen. Another new nib, new notebook. It’s all a distraction. Things that seem to bring happiness, but in the end are nothing but distractions from life and the emptiness of it." — Om Malik

So true.

#Tanha #desire #emptiness #materialism

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#Clinging – or #upādāna – is a central concept in #Buddhism, representing the intensified attachment that arises from #craving (#tanhā). Understanding upādāna is crucial for grasping the nature of suffering (#dukkha) and the path to liberation (#nibbāna). In this post, we explore its meaning, implications, and role in Buddhist practice:

🌍 https://www.fabriziomusacchio.com/weekend_stories/told/2025/2025-05-29-upadana/

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#Tanhā (#craving) is central in Buddhist philosophy as the root cause of suffering (#dukkha) and the cycle of rebirth (#samsara). In this post, I explore its psychological and existential dimensions, its role in the #FourNobleTruths, and the Buddhist path to overcoming craving for liberation:

🌍 https://www.fabriziomusacchio.com/weekend_stories/told/2025/2025-05-29-tanha/

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