Questions tagged [craving]
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Does craving include basic survival drives like hunger, thirst, reproduction?
And how does one be free from craving food without starving to death ?
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Objectification in Buddhism
Is there such a thing as objectification in Buddhism? Namely, objectification here means treating someone else as an object, or for their appearance. However, it means also many other things, so I'll just leave the question open. Hence:
What does…
user7302
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Craving vs Interest
Is interest in a topic/concept/thought, a form of craving? Must we rid ourselves of interest too?
If so, how do we approach so many activities in daily life, that rely on interest? These activities include reading. How do you make an activity such…
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What does craving feel like?
What does craving feel like as a set of sensations (body and mind)? I'm interested the recognition of craving as it occurs in that moment and how other people's lived experience accords with my own. Also, if there are very different forms of craving…
Crab Bucket
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Unconscious Nature of Craving
I understand craving involves a strong preoccupation component. I noticed that somehow, when I either use a dating site or anything similar, I often check whether I received a message or if anything happened. However, I noticed even when I'm not…
user7302
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Can volition be without craving? We love and serve because we intend to?
As Observer
Say I observe systems around me --- economics of suffering, arising of crime, even the Dependent Origination --- without craving to maintain, defend, modify, control or destroy the systems.
I do have an inquisitive mind that intends (not…
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How should I stop my craving for money and people?
I have strong craving for money and people because I consider them basic for survival. But I know money is not going to stay with me forever and people are not going to stay with me forever. I have developed a fear of loosing people and money.
My…
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