Question 76: THE WORLD TODAY IS MORE STRESSFUL THAN IN THE PAST DUE TO TECHNOLOGY DRIVING PEOPLE TO WORK AT A FAST PACE. PEOPLE ARE CONSTANTLY SEEKING WAYS TO RELAX AND REDUCE THEIR ANXIETY. WHAT IS BUDDHISM’S PERSPECTIVE ON HUMAN STRESS IN THIS MODERN ERA? – BUDDHISM FOR BEGINNERS

Question 76: THE WORLD TODAY IS MORE STRESSFUL THAN IN THE PAST DUE TO TECHNOLOGY DRIVING PEOPLE TO WORK AT A FAST PACE. PEOPLE ARE CONSTANTLY SEEKING WAYS TO RELAX AND REDUCE THEIR ANXIETY. WHAT IS BUDDHISM’S PERSPECTIVE ON HUMAN STRESS IN THIS MODERN ERA?

Answer: We experience stress for two main reasons: first, due to our desires, and second because our merit is insufficient to meet the demands of life. Stress and anxiety caused by desire are fundamental aspects of psychology. One of the purposes of Buddhist practice is to address this. By eliminating personal desires, we can reduce … Continue reading Question 76: THE WORLD TODAY IS MORE STRESSFUL THAN IN THE PAST DUE TO TECHNOLOGY DRIVING PEOPLE TO WORK AT A FAST PACE. PEOPLE ARE CONSTANTLY SEEKING WAYS TO RELAX AND REDUCE THEIR ANXIETY. WHAT IS BUDDHISM’S PERSPECTIVE ON HUMAN STRESS IN THIS MODERN ERA?