Tanha: The Craving Behind Most of Our Suffering
Tanha means craving. Learn what this Buddhist idea covers, including the surprising link between craving and aversion.
Dukkha: The Buddhist Word for Why Life Feels Unsatisfying
Dukkha means more than suffering. Learn what this key Buddhist word really covers and why Vipassana works with it directly.
Anatta: The Buddhist Idea That There Is No Fixed “Self”
Anatta means non-self. Learn what this tricky Buddhist idea really means, and what it does not mean, in plain English.
Anicca: The Buddhist Idea That Everything Is Always Changing
Anicca means impermanence. Learn what this key Buddhist idea means and why Vipassana meditation is built on it.