Dear Teacher David,
I hope you are doing well.
Could you please help me with this question?
To which fetter does the desire for non-existence belong? I see that fetters 6 and 7 are related to craving for existence in the realms of form and craving for existence in the formless realms.
However, as I understand it, this does not encompass the desire for non-existence, whether in material existence or non-material existence.
How, then, could the desire for non-existence be defined or categorized?
Thank you in advance for your time and guidance.
Teacher David replies.
Hello Victoria…sure, I will help you.
Dear Teacher David,
I hope you are doing well.
Yes, doing wonderful. Thank you for your kind words.
Could you please help me with this question?
Sure, anytime.
To which fetter does the desire for non-existence belong? I see that fetters 6 and 7 are related to craving for existence in the realms of form and craving for existence in the formless realms. However, as I understand it, this does not encompass the desire for non-existence, whether in material existence or non-material existence. > How, then, could the desire for non-existence be defined or categorized?
Sensual desire.
The vast majority of all cravings/desires/attachments are part of the fetter/taint/pollution of mind described as “sensual desire”.
Thank you in advance for your time and guidance.
You are welcome, pleased to help you.
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