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dukkha

dukkha

1 9.9
An idea in Buddhism that life is full of suffering and unhappiness
  • noun
  • /ˈduːkə/
  • Specialized
: dukkha
  • This incident shocked Gutta, led her to become a vegetarian, and made her ponder the meaning of the human condition in Buddhism and the nature of samsaric suffering (samsara dukkha).

The words for suffering is dukkha DUKKHAI think.

Examples

  • A major example is the term dukkha (Sanskrit duhkha), translated by many as "suffering." This has led to Buddhism being described as, essentially, a pessimistic religion, as "suffering" is stated as characterizing all existence.

    Academic text (1990)

  • The words for suffering is dukkha DUKKHAI think.

    Chris Williamson

  • All reality is suffering (dukkha).

    Blog text (7)

  • Wilde's emphasis on suffering echoes the first noble truth of Buddhism, dukkha, translated as "suffering, anxiety."

    Academic text (2016)

  • Micah talked about dukkha, the four noble truths, the five aggregates of attachment, and the noble eightfold path to enlightenment.

    Fiction book (1995)

  • The meditator experiences insights into the nature of ordinary experience and phenomena as anicca, dukkha, anatta: as impermanent, unsatisfactory, and selfless.

    Academic text (1994)

  • In Buddhism, dukkha refers to the suffering and dissatisfaction inherent in life.

  • The teachings emphasize that understanding dukkha is essential for achieving enlightenment.

  • To overcome dukkha, one must recognize its causes and learn to let go of attachment.

Antonyms

pleasure
∞ 1.0

A feeling of enjoyment or happiness from something

happiness
689 1.0

A feeling of pleasure and being satisfied

How Painful

anguish
79 6.8
suffering
477 2.8
dukkha
  • Specialized
1 9.9
unease
21 4.4

Surface Forms

dukkha singular
dukkhas plural

Etymology

Dukkha comes from old Indian languages like Pali and Sanskrit, where the part du- means 'bad' and the whole word suggests something 'hard to stand' or 'difficult to bear'. So, imagine a heavy load or a painful feeling that is hard to carry; this is why dukkha means 'suffering', 'dissatisfaction', or 'unease'.