What was Tanha according to Buddha?

What was Tanha according to Buddha? Taṇhā (Pāli; Sanskrit: tṛ́ṣṇā तृष्णा) IPA:[trʂɳa] is an important concept in Buddhism, referring to “thirst, desire, longing, greed”, either physical or mental. What is desire Buddhism? In Buddhism, desire and ignorance lie at the root of suffering. By desire, Buddhists refer to craving pleasure, material goods, and immortality, all […]

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