The Four Revolting Thoughts

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Even in paradise, or the most wonderful circumstances we could possibly imagine at the height of wealth and fame, there is suffering if only because it will pass and deep down we know it. The image of the six worlds, that's to say the gods, the semi-gods, the human beings, animals, the hungry ghosts and the hell realms, is often used to illustrate this way in which suffering is everywhere.