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Buddhism: Understanding Attachment & Letting Go

The Conceptual Framework of Attachment (Upādāna) In the psychological and philosophical framework of Buddhism, attachment is identified as a fundamental root cause of suffering, or Dukkha. The term most frequently used to denote this clinging is Upādāna, often translated as grasping, clinging, or attachment. This concept is far more profound than simple affection or preference; […]

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