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No one knows the origin of suffering.

Suffering as fact, the origin of suffering, its complete cessation and the path that leads to its complete cessation have been exposed by Buddha in the Four Noble Truths. This truths saw the light after a careful investigation of mind and its properties.

Craving is at the very root of suffering. Insight, meditation and moral observance of our actions are the tools which soon or later will quench suffering.

If you consider a person born with a birth defect, who is responsible for the cause of this suffering? For the case of a birth defect, it is randomness of nature. For the most part, the suffering around the birth defect is the responsibility of the person, unless - as there are cases - that the birth defect, having an organic basis, impairs completely the faculty of reasoning and insightful penetration.

Buddha's opinion was only on sentimental basis. I think that far from a sentimental basis, the teachings of Buddha are scientifically based. Also Buddha has never imposed anything to anybody. He just invites us to verify his teachings. To prove them through understanding, practice and evaluation of results.

Buddha's teachings are not as precise as you think. Bothi, in my opinion, the accuracy and clarity of the teachings of Buddha are the features that have resonate with me. But this is just a personal experience. I can understand that for many others this is not the case.