ATTACHMENT & DETACHMENT – REVISITED

“The root of suffering is attachment.” -The Buddha Does attachment to something or someone always hurt us in the long-run? Eastern religions such as Buddhism and Jainism have always said so. I had touched upon this topic before. But now, due to COVID-19 and talk of social distancing it seems even more relevant than ever. … Read more

Attachment and Detachment

“The root of suffering is attachment.”
-The Buddha

Does attachment to something or someone always hurt us in the longrun? Eastern religions such as Buddhism and Jainism have always said so.

From a practical point of view it makes sense. As human beings, we all have a heart and feelings. You never know when these two elements will act up and cause a rift between you and a family member or a friend.

 

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