What Is Ignorance In Buddhism?

Buddhism doesn't really have the concept of "sin." Instead, it says that all of our suffering has ignorance as its root, but what is ignorance? In this short and humorous Dharma talk, Ven. Dr. Cheolsoeng provides a view that explains how ignorance isn't not knowing, but thinking that we know. This wisdom is summed up in his father's anecdote, "There are two kinds of people in the world - those who divide the world into two kinds of things and those who don't."

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Enlightening and exactly what I needed to hear this morning. 🙏🏻☸️🌸

I needed these words today. I will embrace "don't know" more sincerely when I think I know that I'm feeling down, because that's really only a part of my entire experience and the label covers all the other states and dimensions of life I could pay attention to instead of being preoccupied with the label I've placed on myself.

I love this. So much wisdom packed into 4 minutes. I learned a new perspective and will revisit this teaching.

Not knowing …. In a world where everyone has his opinion ready….. it’s a true test of hard work to stay in that flow of not knowing.
Thank you for sharing this with us
🙏Namasté🙏

Such a complete Dharma bite. So much teaching in a quick talk. Thank you.