Dukha
Dukha is a Sanskrit and Pali word that can be translated to mean “suffering.” It is an important concept in Buddhism and yogic philosophy. The first of the Four Noble Truths in Buddhism states that life is suffering, or life is dukha. Thus, Buddha’s teachings were centered around the cessation and transcendence of dukha. Different schools of thought take different approaches to dukha. In Buddhism, it is considered necessary to study and understand the causes and nature of dukha in order to overcome it....