Significance of Craving
Synonyms: Longing, Desire, Yearning, Hunger, Appetite, Lust, Thirst, Urge
In Dutch: Verlangen; In Finnish: Himo
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Buddhist concept of 'Craving'
Craving in Buddhism is a profound, binding desire that creates attachment and leads to suffering. It is the root cause of dukkha, perpetuating cycles of rebirth and promoting sensory attachment, ultimately requiring elimination for spiritual liberation.
From: Maha Buddhavamsa—The Great Chronicle of Buddhas
(1) The underlying cause of grief and fear, according to the Buddha's teaching.[1] (2) The fundamental cause of suffering, as discussed in the context of the Noble Truth of the Cause of Suffering.[2] (3) The desire or attachment that leads to suffering, which can be overcome through the understanding of dukkha.[3] (4) A form of illusion (tanha) that binds individuals to the material world and contributes to conceited and forgetful states.[4] (5) The attachment to the self that leads to suffering, which Upasena had eliminated, allowing him to face death without fear.[5]
From: Dhammapada (Illustrated)
(1) An intense desire that binds individuals to the cycle of existence and leads to suffering.[6] (2) An intense longing or desire for something, particularly in a manner that leads to attachment and bondage.[7] (3) A strong desire or attachment that is to be eliminated for achieving arahatship, as instructed by the Buddha.[8] (4) A significant theme in the Buddha's teachings, described as a grievous matter that leads living beings to suffer and be reborn in Hell.[9]
From: Introducing Buddhist Abhidhamma
(1) A psychological force that arises with consciousness and is identified as a root cause of suffering.[10] (2) A deep, persistent desire that drives individuals towards actions resulting in suffering, marked as the cause of all suffering.[11] (3) A strong desire that arises from feeling, linked to the experience of suffering in Buddhism.[12]
From: A Discourse on Paticcasamuppada
(1) The desire and attachment to sensory experiences that leads to suffering and a cycle of rebirth.[13] (2) An intense desire that leads to clinging and subsequently to suffering.[14] (3) The intense desire that arises from the perception of feelings, prompting attachment and further cycles of rebirth.[15]
From: The Catu-Bhanavara-Pali (critical study)
(1) The origin of suffering, characterized by desires for sensual pleasure, being, and non-being.[16] (2) Desire or longing that is identified as the root cause of suffering in Buddhist thought.[17]
From: A Manual of Abhidhamma
(1) An intense desire or longing for something, often associated with attachment.[18] (2) Craving is the desire for pleasurable experiences, which can be classified into three types: craving for sensual pleasures, craving for existence, and craving for non-existence.[19]
From: Patthanuddesa Dipani
(1) Craving arises from interactions and is a driving force behind actions among beings.[20] (2) A strong desire or longing that affects one's mental states and can lead to various forms of consciousness.[21]
From: Abhidhamma in Daily Life
(1) The origin of dukkha that leads to clinging and repeated cycles of rebirth.[22]
From: Jataka tales [English], Volume 1-6
(1) Desires that lead to suffering, specifically those related to lust, which the Bodhisatta sought to overcome but found himself enslaved by.[23]
From: Visuddhimagga (the pah of purification)
(1) A deep desire or yearning that arises as a condition in the cycle of dependent origination, contributing to the experience of suffering.[24]
From: Mahayana Mahaparinirvana Sutra
(1) A result of feeling that leads to further suffering and is categorized as both a cause and effect in the cycle of events for beings.[25] (2) A powerful force that binds beings to the cycle of birth and death, often disguising itself as friendship or desire.[26]
From: Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra
(1) Known as trishna, it is the mental adherence that arises within sensation and leads to attachment.[27]
From: Mulamadhyamaka-karika (English)
(1) An intense desire arising from feeling, which leads to attachment and further suffering.[28]
The concept of Craving in scientific sources
Craving signifies a strong urge for alcohol, significantly impacting those striving to overcome addiction. This powerful desire can pose challenges in the recovery process, making it essential to address in treatment efforts.
From: Ayushdhara journal
(1) A powerful desire for alcohol that often affects individuals who are trying to overcome addiction.[29]