"Existence is suffering" is the common translation of the First Noble Truth of Buddhism. As an avid reader of Zen Buddhism, I’ve often argued that this Noble Truth isn’t true at all, or that it is ...

Life is a beautiful tapestry woven with threads of joy, love, and happiness. Yet, intertwined within this tapestry are also threads of pain, loss, and sorrow. While we may yearn for a life free from ...

The temporary pain we feel when we stub our toe or touch something hot can help us minimize physical damage and serve as a lesson to avoid future danger. However, chronic pain is different; the pain ...