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Dukkha

Pali:
Dukkha
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Sanskrit:
Dukkha
Synonyms:
discontentment, suffering, unhappiness, pain, unsatisfactoriness, stress
Definition :

"Dukkha" (Dukkha): Dukkha is a Pali word which refers to the inherent unsatisfactoriness and suffering that is present in all aspects of human existence. It is one of the Four Noble Truths in Buddhism, and it is the understanding that suffering is an inherent part of life and that the ultimate goal is to find a way to end it.

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