This Ask a Buddhist column from Ven. Thubten Chonyi from Sravasti Abbey. She talks about the "Day of Miracles," what they were for and what was their result.
Buddhists are encouraged to protect life, including the lives of animals, which is said to create karmic causes for a long life in this and future lives, as well as good health, a pleasing appearance and a favorable rebirth.
Duhkha is often translated as suffering, and so it’s understandable that most people assume duhkha is limited to the physical and mental suffering that we all experience.