Ch. 24: Craving

What’s the difference between wanting something—and needing it so badly it consumes you?

In this episode of Teaching Peace, we explore Chapter 24 of the Dhammapada, where the Buddha names tanha—craving—as one of the deepest obstacles to liberation. While desire may be natural, craving is something else: a grasping that entangles us in suffering. In Buddhist cosmology, tanha is one of Mara’s children, sent to tempt Siddhartha beneath the Bodhi tree and pull him from the path to awakening.

Jason Storbakken reflects on:

• The subtle but profound difference between desire and craving

• Craving as addiction—and how Buddhist wisdom informs recovery and healing

• The metaphor of the “thirty-six streams” and the six senses as a map of our entanglements

• What it means to break the bonds of Mara through mindfulness, meditation, and insight

As Buddha teaches:
“If you are to break the bonds of Mara… slow down. Deepen in your practice. Dwell in meditation.” (v. 350)

Whether we’re navigating recovery, spiritual practice, or daily distractions, this chapter reminds us that freedom begins with seeing clearly—and letting go.

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