The Truth of the Origin of Suffering (Samudayasaccā) (Part 1)
If we break down the word "samudaya" into its components—san, u, aya—then san means 'to gather or accumulate', u means 'to arise or originate', and aya means 'cause or condition'. Thus, the 'cause that accumulates and brings about existence' is samudaya. Saccā means 'truth'. Therefore, samudayasaccā means 'the truth of the cause that accumulates and brings about existence'. According to the Abhidhammattha Sangaha text: "Taṇhā samudayo bhave" — Craving is the origin of becoming. This states that craving (taṇhā) is the Truth of Origin. According to the Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta, the three types of craving—kāma-taṇhā (craving for sensual pleasures), bhava-taṇhā (craving for existence), and vibhava-taṇhā (craving for non-existence)—constitute the Truth of Origin. · Kāma-taṇhā is the craving for and delight in the five strands of sensual pleasure. · Bhava-taṇhā is the craving for and delight in the existence one has a...
