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This basic type of question has always puzzled me.

Suppose a person were homeless and, naturally, wanted to own their own home. Based on my perception of Buddhism, the Buddhist perspective would be something along the lines of, "Your problem isn't that you're homeless, your problem is that you desire to own a home. Learn to be satisfied with being homeless and your problem is solved."

But arguably, with a little self-reflection, the person might be able to figure out why they are homeless, change their behavior, and get a house and solve the issue that way.

The whole be 'desireless' thing sometimes looks like an excuse to be passive and helpless, in a sense.

I obviously don't understand. Someone help me, please.

Thanks

Mark