Elizabeth Ashby

Our Reactions to Dukkha, by Dr. Elizabeth Ashby (Buddhist Publication Society Bodhi Leaves No. 26; 1965; 32k/8pp.)

Although dukkha (unsatisfactoriness, suffering, stress) is an inescapable part of life, we humans demonstrate a remarkable talent at finding ways to hide from it and mask its effects. In this essay the author addresses the many ways — skillful and otherwise — in which we can choose to respond to dukkha.