Suffering is an inherent aspect of human life. Yet, with great skill and awareness, we can choose how much and how deeply we suffer. Both the ancient yogis and the Buddhists point to the kleshas, the five poisons or afflictions, as the cause of our suffering. These "afflictions" distort our minds and our perceptions affecting how we think, act, and feel. The five main kleshas vary in intensity on our ...
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