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While Buddhists are undoubtedly correct that suffering is caused by reality not meeting our expectations, their solution is problematic. Many times our expecta
by billyjobob 13y ago
While Buddhists are undoubtedly correct that suffering is caused by reality not meeting our expectations, their solution is problematic. Many times our expectations re-shape reality so that they are met and we are happy. If we stop having expectations and accept reality just as it is we miss out on all those opportunities.
- ca98am79 13y agoI think the idea is that even if you are able to restructure reality to fit your expectations, it is only a temporary fix and your happiness is short lived. Also, you don't need "expectations" in order to reshape reality. In fact, I think the less expectations, the better you are prepared to reshape reality.