So was Jesus', among others. This is not a unique move.
I think I know which study you're talking about. Yes, it makes a huge difference to not suffer over things that have happened or are about to happen (or are perceived to be about to happen).
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Note that dukkha needn't manifest as distress. Just means inherently fleeting & unsatisfactory. It's one of the marks of existence. So long as there's existence, there will be the three marks. Of course, you can train your mind to not be bothered by it. But you can't escape it.
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yeah, for most people most of suffering is anticipation or trauma/memories. It is for me, and I've had a life with a lot of real pain and nauseau and so on compared to most.
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I suspect that people who have dealt with above average amounts of suffering in their lives are uniquely positioned to be successful yogis. There's more of a familiarity with the territory.
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Yeah. It's kind of in the job description.
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