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According to the Buddha, the beginning point of Saṃsāra is not evident, just as there is no beginning point to a circle. All beings have been suffering in Saṃsāra for an unimaginable period, and they continue to do so until the attainment of nirvana. The Assu Sutta of the Pali Canon provides an explanation of our existence in Saṃsāra:

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  • According to the Buddha, the beginning point of Saṃsāra is not evident, just as there is no beginning point to a circle. All beings have been suffering in Saṃsāra for an unimaginable period, and they continue to do so until the attainment of nirvana. The Assu Sutta of the Pali Canon provides an explanation of our existence in Saṃsāra:
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  • According to the Buddha, the beginning point of Saṃsāra is not evident, just as there is no beginning point to a circle. All beings have been suffering in Saṃsāra for an unimaginable period, and they continue to do so until the attainment of nirvana. The Assu Sutta of the Pali Canon provides an explanation of our existence in Saṃsāra:
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