痛苦，其实并不可怕
痛苦，其实只是纸老虎
Suffering is just a Paper Tiger
Human suffering can come from many different sources. The methods for working with suffering are also quite varied.
人类的痛苦，来自于各方面。解决的方法，也有很多种，包括物质的方法，修炼的方法等等。
Buddhism has a number of very special methods for overcoming suffering. With practice, the methods help us purify our mind and reach a higher state of attainment. In the short run, we can alleviate our stress; ultimately we can be free of the suffering of birth, aging, illness, and death.
佛教有一些特殊的解决痛苦的方法，通过这些方法去修炼、净化自己的灵魂，就可以达到比较高的境界：暂时可以减轻自己的压力；究竟可以从根本上解决生老病死的痛苦。
In the past, people used to think Buddhism denotes pessimism and passivity, and teaches escape from the real world. Actually, that is not the case. The Buddhist understanding of human suffering goes well beyond this view. Buddhism is not passive; on the contrary, the Buddhist view on life, suffering, and happiness is intimately connected with the real world. We can all benefit greatly if we understand some of its concepts.
过去很多人认为：佛教很悲观、很消极、主张逃避现实，其实不然。佛教对人生痛苦的认识，远远不止这些。佛教对人生的定义，对痛苦和幸福的态度，都与我们的现实生活息息相关。如果能够了解这些内容，一定能够受益匪浅。
SOURCE OF SUFFERING
一、痛苦的来源
How does human suffering arise? Without thorough investigation, many people instinctively think suffering arises from not having money, not having enough to eat, not having warm clothing, etc. Actually, these are only some of the reasons why we suffer; they are not the main reason.
人的痛苦是怎么来的？若没有深入研究，很多人仅从表面上去看问题，认为痛苦是因为自己没有钱、吃不饱、穿不暖，或者是各种各样的条件不具备而造成的。其实，这些都只是导致痛苦的部分因素，最主要的因素并不是这些，而是另有其因。
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