When we talk about learning from suffering, we must distinguish between two kinds of learning: (1) acquiring more information and (2) growing through experience. Gaining more information about suffering is important, since information can help us in the midst of suffering; however, our real goal is to grow through the unique training that suffering provides.
Suffering is Training, Not Teaching
Suffering is Training, Not Teaching
Suffering is Training, Not Teaching
When we talk about learning from suffering, we must distinguish between two kinds of learning: (1) acquiring more information and (2) growing through experience. Gaining more information about suffering is important, since information can help us in the midst of suffering; however, our real goal is to grow through the unique training that suffering provides.