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E04 - #CLRM - ATTACHMENTS (CLRMA)

CHRISTOPHER LIAM ROSE TALKS ABOUT #CLRM - ATTACHMENTS (CLRMA)

#CLRM - ATTACHMENTS (CLRMA)

In Buddhism, attachment (upādāna) is the habitual clinging to people, objects, ideas, or outcomes, acting as a primary source of suffering (dukkha). Because all things are impermanent, clinging causes distress when change inevitably occurs. It is distinct from love or appreciation, representing a "sticky" desire that creates emotional dependency.

Key Aspects of Attachment in Buddhism:

• Definition (Upādāna): It translates to "fuel" or "grasping." Just as fuel keeps a fire burning, attachment fuels the cycle of dissatisfaction and suffering.
• The Root of Suffering: Attachment convinces us that our peace depends on people or things staying exactly as they are. When they change, we suffer.
• "Sticky Desire" vs. Love: Attachment is self-centered ("I need you to make me happy"), whereas love is focused on the well-being of others.
• Not Just Objects: It involves attachment to identities, views, and specific outcomes

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