tanha
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- There are several instances in the literature where it is acknowledged that one can also develop a tanha for the cessation of "suffering." Thus, tanha can take the form of, or can be turned into, a desirable force.
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Watch on YouTubeYes, in Buddhist they have the term tanha, which is like like a clenching motion.
- Yes, in Buddhist they have the term tanha, which is like like a clenching motion.
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Understanding tanha is essential, as it represents the thirst for desires that can bring about human suffering.
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While craving is seen as the source of "suffering," the term tanha is not exclusively used in a negative sense.
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Yes, in Buddhist they have the term tanha, which is like like a clenching motion.
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The Buddha called this yearning "tanha," which literally means "thirst."
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There are several instances in the literature where it is acknowledged that one can also develop a tanha for the cessation of "suffering." Thus, tanha can take the form of, or can be turned into, a desirable force.
Academic text (1990) -
In Buddhism, tanha refers to the intense craving that can lead to suffering and dissatisfaction.
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The Buddhist teachings explain that tanha is the persistent desire for experiences that ultimately cause pain.
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A very strong desire for things like food or cigarettes
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Etymology
The word tanha comes from the Pali word taṇhā, which means 'thirst' or strong 'desire', like being thirsty for water. So in Buddhism, tanha is the craving that makes you want more and leads to suffering.