buddhism+discussion+board

Directions: Read the following text on Buddhism and answer the following opinion questions on the discussion board. You must also respond to two other posts.


 * 1) 1.Do you agree that desire is the cause of suffering in the world? Explain why.

2. Do you feel that the Buddhist solution to end suffering could actually work or do you think it is impossible?

What is the secret to happiness? Many people feel that money and fame are the secrets to a happy life. American society highly values material possessions and wealth. In our society, people spend their lives pursuing these goals in a quest to find happiness. According to the Buddha the desire to be rich is the reason why people are unhappy. Buddha believed that desire is the cause of suffering in the world. In order to end suffering, Buddha taught that a person must give up their desire. Buddhists feel that money; possessions and fame will only lead to more suffering. In order to reach Nirvana, a state of perfect happiness, a person must give up their possessions.