Much of our suffering is caused by our false perceptions and attachment to mental images. We assume things to be true without really knowing whether they are true or not, then create a world of hurt for ourselves and others.

Joseph P. Kauffman
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The Buddha often used similes and metaphors to make his point. In this case, he uses a metaphor to make a point about suffering. He imagines that there is a man who falls into a ditch, then he imagines that the ditch has water inside it. If the ditch doesn’t have water inside it, then the man will fall into it and will be able to pull himself out of the ditch. However, if the ditch does have water inside it, then the man will drown.

Source: Stillness: A Guide To Finding Your Inner Peace

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