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What to Do if You’ve Got Lots of Money and Material Wealth, But You Never Feel Like You’ve Got Enough
Lessons from the Buddha About the Money, Material, and Wealth
The Buddha taught that wealth and material possessions are not inherently wrong but that our attachment to them can lead to suffering. He recognized that material possessions can provide temporary happiness but that this happiness is fleeting and ultimately leads to disappointment and dissatisfaction.
The Buddha also taught us that our desires and attachments are significant sources of suffering. When we crave material possessions or wealth, we create an attachment to these things that can lead to a sense of emptiness and dissatisfaction when we don’t have them or when they fail to bring us lasting happiness.
To feel true joy, the Buddha suggested cultivating an inner sense of peace and contentment that is not dependent on external circumstances. He taught that true happiness comes from within and that we can develop this happiness by cultivating positive qualities such as compassion, generosity, and wisdom.
Why Attachments Are a Drag
The Buddha also taught the principle of non-attachment, which involves recognizing that all things are impermanent and that…
