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Originally Posted by Elrond  If one had to summarize the cause of suffering in one word, I'm pretty sure "ignorance" is what one would choose. Ignorance of how the world really works.
That's according to Buddhism
And I really don't think that the Buddha put any specific weight on experiencing the now, it was not one of the most important things to train oneself in. Unless he was really bad at formulating himself. So if you're guessing that focusing on the now was what he really meant, I would say that you're wrong. |
Have you read Buddha's teachings? I think focusing on the now is a huge part of his teachings.