Chapter
Understanding the Nature of Desire
The understanding of desire helps to differentiate between desires that lead to true happiness and those that are based on a feeling of lack, leading to temporary fulfillment. While desires based on love and happiness bring contentment, desire based on lack eventually leads to a feeling of emptiness.
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Understanding that material possessions and external factors do not provide lasting happiness can eliminate the feeling of lack and void that drives desire.
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Summary
Understanding that material possessions and external factors do not provide lasting happiness can eliminate the feeling of lack and void that drives desire. While a desire that arises from love or happiness can be fulfilling and sustainable.