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**imawlBoli** · 02-09-2011, 09:38 PM

The question is: can we really ever be happy in this life? Since it is all illusion, then I do not think we can. Instead it is all a learning curve and challenge, preparing us for what happens at death, after which we have the chance of experiencing true happiness by not having to continue our lessons.

Yes, we can still be happy whilst accepting that things constantly change and nothing is permanent and if we can let go of some of our clinging and desire. Meditation helps hugely.

I think you've got your studies a little muddled Milly, if you think that we experience true happiness after death!! Not sure what you mean by "it is all illusion" either. it wasn't illusion when I discovered my hot water tank was leaking at the weekend, that's for sure !

02-09-2011, 09:38 PM	#2
imawlBoli Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 528 Senior Member	The question is: can we really ever be happy in this life? Since it is all illusion, then I do not think we can. Instead it is all a learning curve and challenge, preparing us for what happens at death, after which we have the chance of experiencing true happiness by not having to continue our lessons. Yes, we can still be happy whilst accepting that things constantly change and nothing is permanent and if we can let go of some of our clinging and desire. Meditation helps hugely. I think you've got your studies a little muddled Milly, if you think that we experience true happiness after death!! Not sure what you mean by "it is all illusion" either. it wasn't illusion when I discovered my hot water tank was leaking at the weekend, that's for sure !
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