Consider the Four Noble Truths of Buddhism

clipped from en.wikipedia.org [edit] Four Noble Truths The Nature of Dukkha: All life is suffering. The Origin of Dukkha (Samudaya): Suffering is caused by desire. The Cessation of Dukkha (Nirodha): To eliminate suffering, eliminate desire. The Way Leading to the Cessation of Dukkha (Magga): To eliminate desire follow the Eightfold Path.