What is the definition of suffering
Suffering is a state of distress caused by a real or perceived threat to a person’s physical, psychological, social, or spiritual integrity. It affects all aspects of the self — including body, identity, roles, relationships, and purpose — often involving a loss of autonomy, a deep pressure to change, and a breakdown in the ability to communicate.
What is the definition of suffering and curing according to the reading
curing refers to the eradication of a disease or condition, while healing encompasses a broader, more holistic process of recovery and well-being that can occur with or without a cure.
Curing and healing may intertwine; but healing goes beyond; curing ≠ healing
What is the lectures definition of healing
Healing is the restoration of a person’s sense of integrity, meaning, and wholeness across physical, emotional, social, and spiritual dimensions, even if cure is not possible. It involves regaining autonomy, re-establishing identity and connection, and making peace with one’s circumstances or self.
Suffering vs pain
“Because when pain has a purpose (to dance with grace and beauty)then it is not suffering and thus requires no healing - it is not something we avoid
* It is only when pain serves no useful purpose and appears to be unending then we suffer, become demoralized, and seek relief.
