... and we can arrive at the conclusion that it is not possible to satisfy ourselves with worldly things, no matter how sweet they may seem. This may be the best translation of them all. Of course, the fact that we cannot be ultimately and finally satisfied means all things are touched with dukkha, and we suffer because of this. Beyond this ... desire. The word associated with this concept is tanha. Our lives are not good enough because of "Tanha" and "Avija". "Tanha" is very often translated as "cravings", but a much better translation would be "desire". "Avija" means "Ignorance". Thirst i...

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