“I think part of the issue is that the words/concepts really don't translate into modern english well at all. Another example is how frequently the first of the

“I think part of the issue is that the words/concepts really don't translate into modern english well at all. Another example is how frequently the first of the Four Noble Truths is misrepresented as "Life is suffering".” Absolutely, translations are difficult and imprecise, having multiple meanings even in the original Sanskrit or Pāli. Even different lineages place concepts in different categories, like whether or not suffering is one of the three dharma seals or not. Vipassana as taught by the Theravada would say it is, whereas Mahayana and Vajrayana would sometimes say it’s not. No wonder new meditators get confused when they try to start a practice with all these modern apps and books that avoid teaching any of the lineages!