Attachment and Suffering The root of all suffering is attachment" is a key idea in Buddhist philosophy, but it applies to everyday human experiences as well. Here, attachment doesn't just mean love or care; it refers to clinging—an excessive dependence on people, things, ideas, outcomes, or identities for our happiness and security. When life inevitably changes, this clinging leads to suffering.  https://www.boloji.com/articles/55325/attachment-and-suffering