According to Osho, suffering is self-stupor—forgetfulness of one’s own being. Its seeming power lies not in itself but in our unconsciousness, habit, and attachment: we mistake lesser suffering for ‘happiness’ and cling to familiar wounds. Buddhas are free because the lamp of self-knowledge is lit; with awareness, suffering dissolves instantly. Until then, it rides us, only by our consent.
Suffering is like being asleep to who you are; it feels strong only because you keep holding it, but if you wake up and see yourself clearly, it melts away.