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Duḥkha (; Sanskrit: दुःख, Pali: dukkha) "suffering", "pain", "unease", or "unsatisfactoriness", is an important concept in Buddhism, Jainism and Hinduism. Its meaning depends on the context, and may refer more specifically to the "unsatisfactoriness" or "unease" of craving for and grasping after transient 'things' (sense objects, including thoughts), expecting pleasure from them while ignorant of this transientness. In Buddhism, dukkha is part of the first of the Four Noble Truths and one of the three marks of existence. The term also appears in scriptures of Hinduism, such as the Upanishads, in discussions of moksha (spiritual liberation).

While the term dukkha has often been derived from the prefix du- ("bad" or "difficult") and the root kha ("empty," "hole"), meaning a badly fitting axle-hole of a cart or chariot giving "a very bumpy ride," it may actually be derived from duḥ-stha, a "dis-/ bad- + stand-", that is, "standing badly, unsteady," "unstable."

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The Pivoting of Finite and Infinite Suffering, resistance, War, Renunciation	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Mar 09 2024 PM No Abode Hermitage
The Interplay of the Flower Adornment Scripture and the Book of Serenity A talk given to the No Abode Community on February 10th, 2024. Suffering, Flower Adornment Sutra, Avatamsaka Sutra, Attachment, Attachment	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Feb 10 2024 AM No Abode Hermitage
Just Sitting A Dharma talk by Tenshin Roshi for a gathering of the No Abode community Suzuki Roshi, Suffering, Karma, Confession-and-Repentance, Karmic Consciousness,...	Tenshin Reb Anderson	May 06 2023 AM No Abode Hermitage
Three Marks Of Existence Three Dharma Seals, Impermanence, No-Self, Suffering, Nirvana, marks of existence, ...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Aug 08 2020 Online
Bodhidharma Listening to the Cries of the World Avalokiteshvara clearly seeing the emptiness of five skandhas; listening to the cries of the world, the suffering of beings. Compassion, Suffering, Emptiness,	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Mar 03 2018 PM No Abode Hermitage
Everything Is a Precious Mirror Precious Mirror, Perfect Wisdom, Suffering, Perfect Wisdom, Samadhi, Doubt, Letting...	Tenshin Reb Anderson	Dec 13 2014 No Abode Hermitage
Genjo Koan - Section 10B-Part-3 Serial: BZ-02250 Transformation at the Base, Sesshin Day 5] Live life one moment at a time Suffering, Birth-and-Death, Intuition, Emotions, Dragons, Passions, Religion...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Jun 24 2012 Berkeley Zen Center
The Four Noble Truths Serial: BZ-02163 Routine and Depression, Saturday Lecture Suffering, Faith, Karma, Death-and-Dying, Four Noble Truths, Hate, Liberation, Daily...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Mar 05 2011 Berkeley Zen Center
Case 43 - Tozan's No Heat No Cold Serial: BZ-02114 Absolute and Relative or Essence and Function, Saturday Lecture Five Ranks, Birth-and-Death, Suffering, Precepts, Five Ranks, training, Birth-and-...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Jul 10 2010 Berkeley Zen Center
Suffering: How We Create It Serial: BZ-01171 The Meaning of Forgiveness and How We Free Ourselves, Saturday Lecture Suffering, Forgiveness, Forgiveness, Anger, Emotions, Hate, War, training,...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Jun 24 2006 Berkeley Zen Center
Vimalakirti Sutra; Suffering Serial: BZ-00706B Rohatsu Day 3 Vimalakirti, Suffering, Duality, Manjushri, Oneness, Non-duality, Silence, Blue Cliff...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Dec 03 1991 Berkeley Zen Center
Suffering and Intention Serial: BZ-00968A Sesshin Day 5 Suffering, Intention, Emotions, Karma, Don't Know Mind, Religion, Lay, Tassajara...	Sojun Mel Weitsman	Jun 30 1991 Berkeley Zen Center
Predictive Pathways to Enlightenment Buddha Nature, Compassion, Suffering, Meditation, Evil, Funeral, Precepts, Silence,...	Katagiri Roshi	Mar 08 1982
Mountains of Mindful Unity Concentration, Emotions, Right Effort, Separation, realization, Suffering, Oneness,...	Katagiri Roshi	Dec 13 1979
Unity in Zazen: Embrace Reality realization, Concentration, Buddha Nature, Right Effort, Building, Subject-and-Object...	Katagiri Roshi	Dec 13 1979
Embracing Serenity Through Less Desire Silence, Building, Balance, Compassion, Suffering, Enemies, Culture, Breath, Religion...	Katagiri Roshi	Mar 05 1979
Embrace Stillness Amidst Chaos Attachment, Silence, Passions, Breath, Suffering, Consciousness	Katagiri Roshi	Mar 05 1979
Contentment in Simplicity: The Zen Path Silence, Compassion, Building, Balance, Culture, Breath, Religion, Suffering...	Katagiri Roshi	Mar 05 1979
Riding Beyond Desires to Freedom Eight Awarenesses, Suffering, Consciousness, Anger, Humility, Compassion, Pain,...	Katagiri Roshi	Mar 02 1979
Buddha Nature: Navigating Interconnected Realms Evil, Buddha Nature, Impermanence, Nirvana, confusion, Religion, realization,...	Katagiri Roshi	Aug 30 1977
Zen Practice: Embracing Equanimity and Unity Buddha Nature, realization, Oneness, Suffering, Interview, Ego, Precepts, Nirvana,...	Katagiri Roshi	Aug 29 1977
Love's Essence: A Buddhist Perspective Compassion, Hate, Politics, Community, Attachment, Suffering, Consciousness, Pain,...	Katagiri Roshi	Aug 28 1977
Egoless Journey to Enlightenment Subject-and-Object, Intuition, Hindrances, Compassion, Continuous Practice, training...	Katagiri Roshi	Aug 24 1977
Harmonizing Within Universal Emptiness Bell, Subject-and-Object, Concentration, Interdependence, Buddha Nature, Suffering,...	Katagiri Roshi	Aug 27 1975
May 20th, 1973, Serial No. 00127 Samsara, Anger, Buddha Nature, Intimacy, Suffering	Richard Baker	May 20 1973
Mastering Mind for Zen Enlightenment Suffering, Pain, Delusion, Samadhi, Sixth Patriarch	Richard Baker	May 06 1973
February 18th, 1973, Serial No. 00089 Nirvana, Sixth Patriarch, Happiness, Suffering, confusion	Richard Baker	Feb 18 1973
February 11th, 1973, Serial No. 00088 Nirvana, Vow, Suffering, Separation, Freedom	Richard Baker	Feb 11 1973
Lotus Journey: Transcending Birth and Death Birth-and-Death, Patience, Obstacles, Conversation, Beginners, Suffering, Breath,...	Katagiri Roshi	Dec 06 1972
Freedom in the Flow of Being Birth-and-Death, Suffering, Consciousness, Posture, realization, lecture, American...	Katagiri Roshi	Dec 02 1972
Birth and Death as Nirvana Birth-and-Death, Nirvana, Obstacles, Patience, difficulty, Attachment, Compassion,...	Katagiri Roshi	Dec 01 1972
Embracing Impermanence Through Non-Self Silence, Consciousness, Attachment, Separation, Suffering, Conversation, Emotions,...	Katagiri Roshi	Nov 14 1972
Shikantaza: The Path to Enlightenment Attachment, Fasting, Consciousness, Bodhidharma, Funeral, Chanting, Posture, Breath,...	Katagiri Roshi	Nov 12 1972
Engaging Suffering Through Buddhist Practice Suffering, Karma, Vow, Heart Sutra, Continuous Practice	Richard Baker	Nov 11 1972
Embracing Emptiness: Beyond Illusion Consciousness, Suffering, Anger, Don't Know Mind, Birth-and-Death, Silence,...	Katagiri Roshi	Nov 07 1972
Embracing Existence Through Shared Life Patience, Pain, Bodhisattva Vow, Suffering, Vow, realization	Katagiri Roshi	Aug 11 1972
Living Zen: Embracing Each Moment Silence, lecture, Rinzai, Pain, Duality, Bell, Ceremony, Community, realization,...	Katagiri Roshi	Aug 09 1972
Embracing Stillness: Zen's Triple Refuge Patience, realization, Pain, Three Treasures, Suffering, Enemies, Hate, Chanting,...	Katagiri Roshi	Aug 08 1972
Transparent Emancipation of Ceaseless Effort Birth-and-Death, Suffering, Happiness, Community, realization, Instruction, Pain...	Katagiri Roshi	Aug 07 1972
Personal Pathways to Enlightenment Vow, Suffering, Compassion, First Principle, Daily Life	Richard Baker	Apr 03 1972
Beyond Words: Living Zen Practice Birth-and-Death, Intimacy, Liberation, Ceremony, Community, Attachment, Suffering,...	Katagiri Roshi	Apr 1972
Living Zen: Embodying The Present resistance, Ordination, Fox, Attachment, Suffering, Pain	Katagiri Roshi	Apr 1972
Embracing Compassionate Transformation Daily Suffering, New Year, Precepts, training, Transmission, Silence, Discrimination...	Katagiri Roshi	Apr 1972
Zen Love and Singlehood Wisdom Intention, Lotus Sutra, Bowing, Suffering	Richard Baker	Mar 11 1972
Kensho Clarity: Beyond the Ego Suffering, Ego, Liberation, Continuous Practice, Consciousness	Katagiri Roshi	Feb 1972
Embracing Momentary Zen Impermanence Birth-and-Death, Subject-and-Object, Liberation, Religion, Happiness, Community,...	Katagiri Roshi	Feb 1972
Contrasting Paths to Happiness Money, Happiness, Suffering, Bell, Culture	Richard Baker	Dec 25 1971
Big Mind, Endless Compassion Journey Big Mind, Patience, Buddha Mind, Buddha Nature, Funeral, Compassion, Suffering...	Katagiri Roshi	Dec 04 1971
Present Without Projections Consciousness, Separation, Buddha Nature, Monastic Practice, Bell, Discrimination,...	Katagiri Roshi	Nov 27 1971
Endless Circle of Zen Practice Nirvana, Ceremony, Bell, realization, Suffering, Pain	Katagiri Roshi	Nov 12 1971

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