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Beyond Both Existence and Non-Existence

Wednesday 26 March 2025

Must Desires Result in Suffering?

A man references a recorded exchange where Rupert encouraged continued artistic creation despite never fully ‘arriving.’ The man questions whether desires must result in suffering, noting personal experiences of enjoyment through creative pursuits. Rupert clarifies that unfulfilled longing is suffering, while fulfilled desires bring happiness by temporarily stopping the seeking mind. The error lies in believing happiness comes from objects rather than recognising it as our true nature shining when seeking momentarily ceases.

From event 21 March - 28 April, 2025 Seven-Day Retreat at Garrison Institute, 21–28 March 2025

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