Entrance: Dukkha

If we base our happiness upon,
Whether we are rich or poor,
Happy or sad,
Or angry or at peace
Then we suffer!

If we base our happiness upon,
Whether or not we
Get what we want,
Or whether or not
The current conditions
Of our lives
Are to our liking,
Then we suffer!

If we base our happiness upon,
Whether it’s sunny or cloudy,
Hot or cold,
Wet or dry,
Then we suffer,

If we base our happiness upon
Whether we are
Healthy or sick,
Being born or dying,
Then we suffer,

If we base our happiness upon
Whether we are alone
All the time,
Or have many friends,
Who rally round us
Whenever we are in trouble,
Then we suffer!

And do we base our happiness upon
All of these
And more?
You bet we do!
And so, we suffer!